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UNLV: One of the top booters in school history, he is UNLV: A member of team’s group of young, talented receivers ... Penciled in quickly emerging as a legitimate candidate for the Lou as the co-starter at X receiver spot heading into fall but will also compete at Groza Place-Kicker Award ... A preseason honorable H-back ... Led all receivers with four catches for 48 yards in spring game. mention All-American by NationalChamps.net ... A 2005: Earned first letter as a Rebel by appearing in nine games as a true preseason first team All-MWC selection by Sporting freshman, including starting the final three ... Finished seventh on team with News, Phil Steele’s and Blue Ribbon ... A second team 14 receptions for 205 yards and one score ... First career grab was a five- pick by Lindy’s and Athlon ... Ranked the No. 9 PK in college yarder at Wyoming and first-ever start came vs. BYU ... Breakout game came football by Sporting News ... A clutch performer who drilled two game winners against Utah when he hauled in four balls for 92 yards, including a season- last year ... Has a chance to own every kicking record in Rebel history ... long 50-yarder ... Scored first career TD vs. Utes on a 10-yard pass from Already ranks fifth on program’s record list with 23 career field goals made Jarrod Jackson. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Birmingham HS in Van ... Heads into junior year ranked first in career extra-point percentage at .980 Nuys, CA ... A PrepStar All-West Region honoree at receiver after starring on (48-49) and second in field-goal percentage with .742 (23-31). 2005: Voted both sides of the ball for coach Ed Croson ... Named First Team All-San team’s special teams MVP ... A two-time MWC Player of the Week honoree Fernando Valley as a WR by the Los Angeles Times ... Led the Patriots to ... Earned honorable mention All-MWC ... Made 12-16 field goal attempts, their second L.A. City Section Championship in three years with a 10-4 final including a pair from 52 yards in the same game ... The 52-yard bombs both record ... Caught 56 passes for 1,413 yards and scored 10 as a came in the fourth quarter against San Diego State with the second one senior, averaging an impressive 100.9 YPG through the air ... Caught seven clearing the uprights with nine seconds left, lifting UNLV to a 13-10 win ... balls for 217 yards in a game vs. Valencia ... Grabbed six for 180 yards and Previously added a 41-yard game winner against Idaho as time expired for two touchdowns in a playoff game vs. Narbonne ... Returned a kickoff 95 the Rebels’ first win of the year ... Missed his first career PAT in the season yards for a score vs. Granada Hills ... Also totaled eight as a DB opener against New Mexico, but never missed again, hitting on 21-straight in the West Valley League. PERSONAL: Corey Anderson was born on Dec. 7, attempts ... Handled kickoff duties for the first time in his career ... Led team 1986 ... The son of Christine and Terry Anderson ... Has three brothers: in scoring with 57 points ... Named preseason second team All-MWC by Mark, Ricky and Jason and a sister, Azmarheen ... Visited UCLA and San both Athlon and Lindy’s and third team by Phil Steele’s. 2004: Started as a Diego State before deciding on UNLV ... Majoring in psychology. redshirt freshman and made 11-15 field goal attempts, including eight of his final nine chances ... Honorable mention All-MWC ... Led team in scoring ANDERSON’S RECEIVING STATS with 60 points ... Second Rebel ever to finish perfect in extra points (27-27) YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG in a season ... Broke school freshman records for field goals made, extra 2005 9-3 14 205 14.6 1 50 points made, kicking points scored in a season and in a game (11 vs. UNR) ... Replaced four-year starter Dillon Pieffer. 2003: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of San Jacinto HS... 2002 honorable mention All-Region by PrepStar ... Selected as a preseason All-America candidate by Street & Smith’s ... A three-year letterman for the Tigers as a kicker ... Made 40 of 50 career field goal attempts, which ranked fourth all-time among Golden State prepsters ... Earned first team all-CIF and all-state honors as a senior ... Made 11-16 FGA, which included a 55- and a 57-yarder for coach Bill Powell ... Hit 23-25 PATs and boasted a 92 percent touchback percentage in final season ... Also a standout soccer player for the Tigers. PERSONAL: Sergio Aguayo was born on Nov. 30, 1984 ... The son of Yolanda and Arturo Aguayo ... Majoring in university studies.

AGUAYO’S KICKING STATS YEAR GP-GS PTS FGA-FG LG PAT KO TB 2005 11-11 57 12-16 52 21-22 41 16 2004 11-11 60 11-15 41 27-27 0 0 TOTAL 22-22 117 23-31 52 48-49 41 16

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receiving yards in final prep season ... Also competed in track, running the 100, 200 and 4X100 relay events ... A scholar-athlete honoree. PERSONAL: Ekennemchukwu “KC” Dennis Asiodu was born on Nov. 24, 1986 ... The son of Sydney and Scholastica Asiodu ... The youngest of four children ... Brother Chuck Asiodu played DE at Azusa Pacific ... Majoring in political science.

ASIODU’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF BLK 2005 10-4 13 13 26 3.5-23 1-9 1 1

UNLV: A tall two-way prep star who will be a Y-receiver/tight end for the Rebels this fall ... Missed most of spring practice after undergoing ankle surgery but will be 100 percent in time for 2006 season ... Part of the Immokalee (FL) HS connection forged by UNLV offensive coordinator and former Florida QB Noah Brindise ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee. 2005: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Immokalee HS ... Helped the Indians to an 11-2 final record and 2A Florida state championship as IHS downed Madison County 17-15 in Gainesville on Dec. 10, 2004 ... Named 2A first team all-state by the Florida Sports Writers Association as a wide receiver for coach John Weber ... Averaged 24.3 yards per catch and added 89 tackles, including 42 solo stops, as a defensive back ... Recorded nine tackles, recovered a and had one sack in the title game ... Also a basketball player for the Indians ... An honor roll student who carried a 4.5 GPA and earned the Orange Bowl Committee Scholar-Athlete Award for his team at the championships. PERSONAL: Rodelin Anthony was born on May 17, 1987 ... The son of Roselaine and Santanna Anthony ... Has three sisters, Kettelie, Wilnie and Yvenie ... Majoring in political science.

UNLV: An athletic linebacker who has a vertical leap of over 36 inches ... Will be counted on to contribute this season ... Listed No. 2 at one LB spot heading into fall ... A playmaker who has the ability to run from sideline to sideline and make plays behind the line of scrimmage ... The first football player UNLV: A chiseled athlete who moves to linebacker this season after spending from his prep program to earn a Division I football scholarship. 2005: first two years on campus in the secondary ... Listed No. 1 at an OLB spot Redshirted ... Named Rebels’ defensive scout team player of the year. HIGH heading into fall ... Hails from the same prep program as Rebel wide receiver SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Steele Canyon HS ... A first team all-league Marques Johnson. 2005: Earned his first UNLV letter by playing in 10 games selection as a LB and TE and second team All-CIF on defense as a senior ... Totaled 26 tackles as a defensive back, including 3.5 TFL ... Posted first under coach Ron Boehmke ... Had six sacks in one game as a junior, setting career sack ... Forced one fumble and also blocked a punt attempt by BYU. the Cougar record ... Named first team All-East County at linebacker his 2004: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Ayala HS in Chino senior season by East County Sports ... Finished senior season with 100 Hills, CA ... Played both ways for the Bulldogs and helped them to two total tackles ... Lettered three consecutive seasons in basketball as a power conference titles during his career ... Lined up at DB, WR and RB for coach forward. PERSONAL: Jason Rene Beauchamp was born on May 5, 1987, in Bob Mount ... Named All-Sierra League on both sides of the ball as a senior San Diego, CA ... The son of Rene and Lauren Beauchamp ... Has a sister, ... Scored nine TDs and rushed for more than 800 yards to go with 600+ Jasmine ... Majoring in university studies.

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UNLV: A talented linebacker and budding star who is the UNLV: A returning two-year starter at left who has league’s leading returning tackler (92 in ’05) ... Changed worked his way into becoming an honors candidate as his uniform number from 47 to 2 in 2006 ... A true- a senior ... Made an immediate impact after transferring junior who is still harnessing his great play-making in from junior college as a highly sought-after instincts ... The NFL prospect will be counted on to lead sophomore ... Comes from same JC as Rebel LB Matt the team’s most inexperienced defensive unit ... A Pattison. 2005: Started all 11 games at left tackle. 2004: preseason first team All-MWC selection by Sporting News, Emerged during spring ball and went on to start all 11 games Lindy’s, Athlon and Blue Ribbon, and second team pick by Phil Steele’s ... at the right tackle spot ... Big part of an O-line that produced the Ranked the No. 16 outside linebacker in by Sporting News conference’s top rusher in Dominique Dorsey. SADDLEBACK: Played one ... Squad’s only returning all-conference selection ... A member of the 2006 season at the JC located in Mission Viejo, CA ... Started 31 consecutive Rebel Leadership Committee ... The younger brother of former Rebel games in high school and junior college combined ... Named second team linebacker Zach Bell (2001-04). 2005: A 2005 second team All-MWC selection All-Mission Conference for the Gauchos. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate ... Played in all 11 games, starting seven ... Finished fourth in the MWC with of Aliso Niguel HS in Aliso Viejo, CA, where he was a two-time All-Sea View 92 tackles ... Recorded his first sack against San Diego State and went on to League honoree for coach Joe Wood’s Wolverines. PERSONAL: Christopher finish that game with 3.5 as part of a 14-tackle game ... Named MWC Player Mark Bowser was born on March 28, 1984, in Lompoc, CA ... The son of of the Week for his effort vs. Aztecs ... Battled a groin injury early in the year Renee and Mark Bowser ... Comes from an athletic family, including father, ... Registered 7.5 tackles for loss ... Tabbed preseason second team All- Mark, who played football at Cal State Fullerton ... Majoring in sociology. MWC by Athlon. 2004: Played in all 11 games as a true freshman reserve LB behind a linebacker corps that included two NFL draftees ... His 26 total tackles included one for loss ... Also recovered a fumble and forced another fumble at BYU. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Tustin HS ... Competed in the prestigious Cal-Florida Game and registered five tackles ... Named Defensive MVP of the Century League as both a junior and senior ... A versatile athlete who played all over the field for coach Myron Miller, lining up at DB, DE, LB and RB as well as serving as his team’s punter and place-kicker ... Finished with 150 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions as a senior for the Tillers ... Also carried the ball 55 times for 506 yards and eight TDs for the 2003 league champs. PERSONAL: James “Beau” Beaumont Bell was born on May 26, 1986 ... The middle son of Joanne Wilson, along with Zach and B.J. ... Majoring in university studies.

BELL’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF 2005 11-7 50 42 92 7.5-32 3.5-24 0 2004 11-0 16 10 26 1-2 0-0 1 TOTAL 22-7 66 52 118 8.5-34 3.5-24 1

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UNLV: A quick, hard-hitting outside defender who will be expected to help UNLV: A reserve who looks for his first time on the field with bolster the Rebels’ linebacking corps ... A mid-year signee who enrolled at the Rebels as a senior this fall. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-WESTERN: UNLV in January and took part in spring practice ... Listed as No. 2 OLB Originally attended the NAIA school in Dillon, MT ... After redshirting as a behind Beau Bell heading into fall. NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA A&M: Hails freshman, competed for the Bulldogs as a MLB in the 2003 season before from the junior college located in Miami, OK ... Led the Norsemen with 64 transferring. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of St. Louis HS in Honolulu ... solo tackles while adding 66 assists and six sacks for a team that finished 9- Lettered three seasons as a running back for the powerhouse Crusaders, 3 in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Booker T. Washington HS in including helping Cal Lee’s squad win the 1999 state championship ... Also Tulsa ... Lettered four years for coach Antwain Jimmerson and helped the a state champion in wrestling and judo. PERSONAL: Prince J. Brown was Hornets to a 40-8 record ... An all-conference performer who played RB, LB born on Sept. 17, 1984, in Honolulu ... The son of Hawaii and Kolani Brown and DB. PERSONAL: Adrian Deon Bradley was born on Aug. 17, 1985, in ... Has four brothers and two sisters ... Has a daughter, Precious, born Jan. Tulsa ... The son of Sherice Smith Williams ... The youngest of five children 17, 2003 ... Majoring in university studies with an emphasis in accounting. ... Majoring in real estate

UNLV: A still-improving lineman who looks to have an increased presence UNLV: A well-built runner who looks to get his first playing time this fall. along Rebel front as a senior ... Listed as the No. 2 left tackle behind Chris 2005: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Desert Vista HS ... Bowser heading into season. 2005: Played in 10 games, primarily as a special One of the Grand Canyon State’s top running backs who also played some teams blocker. 2004: Earned his first letter for the Rebels playing two games linebacker as a prepster ... A 5A all-state selection ... Rushed 212 times for along the offensive line. 2003: Member of squad but did not play. 2002: 1,418 yards for a 6.69 per-carry average as a senior ... Ran in 21 touchdowns Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Glendora HS ... A three-year for the Desert Vista Thunder ... Also caught five balls for 62 yards and a All-Baseline League performer for coach Paul Lopez ... Squad went 5-5 in score for coach Dan Hinds ... Led the Central League in rushing yards and his senior season ... Also a four-time letterman in basketball for the school, scoring with 132 points ... Ran wild over Yuma HS with 277 yards and four including helping the Tartans to a CIF title as a junior. PERSONAL: Marcus TDs on 29 carries ... Also broke the 200-yard mark vs. Ironwood (223) and Anthony Bryan was born on July 23, 1984, in Barstow, CA ... The son of Mountain View (202) ... Scored season-best five TDs vs. Marcos de Niza HS Rudy and Peggy Bryan ... Father played at Oregon in (1976- ... Finished 2004 with 10 tackles and one sack on defense. PERSONAL: Chris 78) and grandfather, Rudy Bryan, was a lineman for USC ... Majoring in Rashad Brogdon was born on Sept. 8, 1986, in Phoenix ... The son of Sharon university studies. and Greg Brogdon ... Has a sister, Kelli ... Majoring in social science studies.

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UNLV: A reserve wide receiver who will look for time on special teams this fall. 2005: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules. PORTLAND STATE: Originally signed with the Div. I-AA program out of high school and redshirted as a freshman with the Vikings in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of St. Bernard HS in Playa Del Rey, CA ... Earned three letters playing WR, DB and RB for coach Greg Dixon ... Also lettered four times in baseball and three times in basketball for the Vikings. PERSONAL: Royce Campbell was born on Nov. 7, 1985, in Los Angeles ... The son of Mike and Penni Campbell ... Has one sister, McKenzie ... Cousin of Rebel Rocky Hinds ... Majoring in communication studies.

UNLV: An excellent blocking tight end from a championship junior college program ... Originally a member of the 2005 recruiting class ... Grayshirted and enrolled at UNLV full-time in January and will be a junior in the fall. COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS: A primarily blocking tight end for the JC located in Valencia, CA, which won the national junior college championship in 2004 with a 14-0 record ... A two-year starter for the Cougars under coach Chuck Lyon. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Canyon HS in Canyon Country, CA ... Lettered one year at wide receiver and outside linebacker for coach Harry Welch ... Also played power forward for four years on the Cowboy basketball team. PERSONAL: Christopher Allen Butler was born on July 19, 1985, in Glendale, CA ... The son of Wayne and Linda Butler ... Has an older sister, Ashley ... Majoring in hospitality management.

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UNLV: A dual-threat quarterback who was one of the top high school passers UNLV: One of the Mountain West’s top punters returns as team’s starter but in the state of Arizona ... Extremely athletic signal caller who comes from a will be pushed by redshirt junior Brian Pacheco ... A former walk-on who state championship prep program ... Originally a member of the 2005 earned a scholarship for his final season ... Named preseason third team All- recruiting class ... Grayshirted and enrolled at UNLV full-time in January and MWC by Phil Steele’s and Athlon. 2005: Walked on during preseason camp will be a true freshman in the fall ... Completed one of his three pass attempts and won punting job ... Earned his first letter as a Rebel by attempting every in the annual spring game. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Hamilton HS punt ... Ranked third in the MWC and 47th in the nation with a 41.0 average ... Tabbed 2004 PrepStar All-West Region ... Threw for 2,100 yards and 25 ... Finished with 40+-yard average in nine of 11 games ... First career punt touchdowns against just four interceptions as a senior ... Carried the ball for went 55 yards ... Finished with a season-best 46.5-yard average in season- 745 yards and 12 scores in 2004 ... First team Class 5A All-State at QB ... opener at UNM ... Booted a career-long 61-yarder in win over SDSU ... Twice Quarterbacked the Huskies to back-to-back state 5A championships in 2003 punted a season-high nine times. DIXIE STATE: A starter for the junior college and 2004, going 13-1 both seasons under coach John Wrenn ... Named located in St. George, UT ... Averaged 37.8 yards on 46 attempts for the Fiesta Region Player of the Year as a senior ... Named the Arizona Informant Rebels in 2004 ... Had a long of 56 yards ... Played under coach Greg Croshaw. Player of the Year ... East Valley Tribune tabbed him first team quarterback ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2000 graduate of Palos Verdes Peninsula HS ... Lettered Passed for 1,888 yards and 24 TDs vs. just five picks as a junior while also three times for the Panthers under coach Gary Kimbrell ... Played linebacker, rushing for 465 yards ... Also a four-year letterwinner in basketball as a point guard and punter ... A first team All-Bay League selection punter and second guard. PERSONAL: Travis Alan Dixon was born on Feb. 1, 1987, in Mesa, AZ team linebacker as a senior ... Played in the Lions All Star game his senior ... The son of Roger and Ann Dixon ... Has a younger brother, JT ... Has not year ... Also lettered a year in rowing. PERSONAL: Kip Facer was born on declared a major. March 4, 1982, in San Luis Obispo, CA ... The son of Susan and Steve Facer ... Has three brothers and three sisters ... Married the former Melanie De La Paz on Jan. 6, 2006 ... Majoring in university studies.

FACER’S PUNTING STATS YEAR GP-GS NO YDS AVG BLK LG FC I20 2005 11-11 66 2,709 41.0 0 61 12 8

UNLV: A big local product with a bright future ... Looks to get his first game action this fall ... Listed as backup to Howie Fuimaono at the nose guard spot heading into season. 2005: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Cheyenne HS in North Las Vegas ... A three-year starter for the Desert Shields and coach Charles Anthony, who is a former Rebel star DB ... Was teammates with UNLV RB David Peeples ... Named PrepStar West All-Region as an OL ... A Las Vegas Sun First Team All-State selection as a senior DL ... Also tabbed second team All-Southern Nevada as an OL in 2004 ... Wrestled one year and threw the shot put for two seasons. PERSONAL: Perry Lamar Eppenger was born on Dec. 14, 1986 ... The son of Joan and Bobby Courtney ... Has a brother, Nahki ... Chose UNLV over New Mexico and Fresno State ... Majoring in engineering.

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UNLV: A nice-sized, powerful hitter who once again looks to earn a spot in UNLV: The third member of the Faga Family to play for the Rebels looks to the regular rotation ... Listed No. 2 at one end position heading into fall ... earn increased playing time at linebacker this fall ... Listed No. 3 at the middle One of a number of standouts signing with UNLV out of Indian Springs HS, LB spot heading into season ... A former two-way starter in eight-man football where he played LB and FB ... Younger brother of former Rebel fullback who was raised just outside of Las Vegas with his cousins Faauo, who is a Andrew Faga and cousin of current Rebel LB Omega Faga. 2005: Played in junior DL for the Rebels, and FB Andrew, who completed his college career 10 of 11 games along the D-line ... Totaled five tackles. 2004: Earned his at the school in 2003. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine of 11 games ... Totaled eight tackles five games ... Totaled 17 tackles, including 1.5 TFL ... Made his first career and was credited with one-half sack. 2003: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A start at Air Force and turned in impressive performance with a game-high 2002 graduate of Indian Springs HS ... A four-year letterwinner for ISHS, 12 tackles. 2004: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Indian where he was coached by his father, Sope Faga ... The Thunderbirds, who Springs HS where he was a four-year letterwinner and coached by his uncle, play eight-man football, finished as state runners-up in 2002 ... A two-time Sope Faga ... Named first team all-state by the Las Vegas Sun and Nevada honorable mention all-state performer by the Las Vegas Sun who was his Sports Network as a LB ... Boasts the unusual honor of being named offensive level’s defensive MVP in 2002 ... Totaled 133 tackles, three interceptions and defensine MVP for his level (Southern IA) during his career ... Played and eight sacks as a senior and finished prep career with 543 tackles ... The LB, RB, QB, WR, P, PK and KR for the Thunderbirds in his storied career ... 2002 state champion in both the discus and shot put. PERSONAL: Adrian A scoring machine who rushed for 410 yards and seven TDs vs. Lake Mead, Faauo Faga was born on Aug. 12, 1985, in Arcata, CA ... The son of Pendora which marked the second-most rushing yards in state history. PERSONAL: and Sope Faga ... Has a son, Isaiah, who was born in 2005 ... Majoring in Omega Angel Faga was born on April 10, 1986 ... The son of Faauo and university studies. Naomi Faga ... Has two sisters and two brothers ... Majoring in sociology.

F. FAGA’S DEFENSIVE STATS O. FAGA’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF 2005 10-0 235.5-1 0-0 2005 5-1 4 13 17 1.5-4 0 0 2004 9-0 448.5-1 .5-2 TOTAL 19-0 6 7 13 1-2 .5-2

UNLV: A walk-on reserve who moved to linebacker during spring practice in hopes of finding playing time on defense. 2005: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Chula Vista HS ... Lettered three times for the Spartans under coach Tex Johnson ... Helped the Spartans win the Mesa League championship ... A two-way athlete who played WR, RB, TE, DE, LB and DB. PERSONAL: Tevita Sikaleti Fehoko was born on Dec. 18, 1986, in Chula Vista, CA ... The son of Julie and Sika Fehoko ... Has not declared a major.

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UNLV: A returning starter at wide receiver who is listed atop the Z position UNLV: An explosive running back who is part of group looking to emerge as with Justin Marvel heading into fall ... A former walk-on with solid hands backup to starter Erick Jackson this fall ... Turned in impressive spring who has shown great leaping ability ... Became squad’s go-to guy as a rookie practice, including rushing four times for 33 yards in the spring game ... The as his first seven receptions and 19 overall went for first downs ... Will also first recruit to commit to UNLV under head coach Mike Sanford. 2005: vie for punt return duties ... Earned spot on 2005 Academic All-MWC Team Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Morningside HS ... Ran for ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee. 2005: Earned first 2,044 yards and scored 24 touchdowns his senior season ... Rushed for letter as a Rebel by starting all 11 games ... Finished third on team with 32 1,400 yards and 17 scores as a junior ... First team All-Ocean League and receptions for 382 yards and two TDs ... Caught at least one pass in every league MVP in 2004 ... Coached by his dad, Lafayette Fletcher ... Team MVP game ... Had career-best seven grabs at Wyoming and career-high 72 yards in his final season ... Second team all-area as a senior ... Three-year at Air Force ... Caught a team-season-long 58-yard TD on a trick play vs. the letterwinner in track and field while running the 100, 200, 400 and both Falcons ... Also returned four punts for 28 yards with a long of 18. 2004: relays. PERSONAL: Lafayette Deon Fletcher was born on July 22, 1987, in Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of East HS in Alaska where he Los Angeles ... The son of Karlisa Carter and Lafayette Fletcher ... Has a played WR, DB and FS for the T-Birds ... Part of 2003 state championship sister, Chanel ... Has a daughter, Jaiya ... Undecided on a major. squad that went 8-2 under coach Roger Spackman ... Caught 59 passes for 1,237 yards and 20 TDs as a senior ... Catches and yards his senior year set Alaska records and as a junior he set the state record for receptions with 21 ... Caught 55 balls for 1,139 yards as a junior and hauled in 23 catches for 297 yards and three scores as a sophomore ... Named Alaska’s offensive player of the year in 2003 ... An all-state selection in 2002 and 2003 ... Army All-American in 2003. PERSONAL: Casey J. Flair was born on Jan. 1, 1986, in Anchorage ... The son of Tony and Linda Flair ... Has two older sisters, Taney and Tiffany, and a younger brother, Jesse ... Majoring in psychology.

FLAIR’S RECEIVING STATS YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2005 11-11 32 382 11.9 2 58

UNLV: A reserve lineman who will look to earn his first letter this season. 2005: Member of squad but did not play. 2004: Redshirted ... Originally a member of the 2003 recruiting class but did not enroll until January 2004 and went through spring practice with the Rebels. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Hamilton HS ... A two-time letterman who helped Huskies to a 14-3 record under coach John Wrenn ... Blocked for a 1,500-yard rusher in 2002 and a 2,000-yard passing/1,000-yard rushing QB in 2001 ... Named 2002 all-region ... Also a two-year letterwinner as a basketball center ... Was named “Student of the Year” in 2002. PERSONAL: Dustin Lee Forshee was born on Jan. 14, 1985, in Alton, IL ... The son of Diane and Danny Forshee ... Majoring in management.

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defensive tackle in college football by Sporting News ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee. 2005: Played in all 11 games and started 10 ... Made 21 tackles, including career-high 4.5 for loss ... Recovered a fumble against Colorado State ... Sore feet limited his playing time late in the year. 2004: Named preseason fourth team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s preview magazine ... Started all 11 games at NG and totaled 20 tackles, including three for loss ... Recorded his first career sack in victory at BYU. 2003: Emerged in preseason camp and filled in for an injured Joe Oniwor ... Played in all 12 games, starting the first four at tackle ... Totaled 22 tackles, including one for loss. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Bonita Vista HS ... A three-year letterman for the Barons, the same program that produced Rebel QB Tyler Arciaga ... Named 2002 honorable mention All-Region by PrepStar ... Played right tackle on offense and nose guard on defense for the Barons ... Totaled 48 tackles, including seven TFL, five sacks and five forced UNLV: A versatile cornerback who will look for time in the Rebel secondary as a senior as coach Carl Parrick’s squad won its second consecutive as a rookie ... Originally a member of the 2005 recruiting class ... Grayshirted Mesa League championship ... Named first team all-league and Second Team and enrolled at UNLV full-time in January and will be a true freshman in the All-CIF as a defender in 2002 ... Also threw the shot put and discus. fall. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Culver City HS ... Earned honorable PERSONAL: Howie Blessing Fuimaono was born on Sept. 26, 1985, in mention all-region by PrepStar in 2004 ... Picked off three passes and had Compton, CA ... The son of Manavatipi and Maiu’u Fuimaono ... Has a son, 48 solo tackles and 33 assists for 81 total tackles as a senior prepster ... Lee Malachi, who was born Oct. 12, 2005 ... Brother, Starr, is a standout DB Also carried the ball 56 times for 393 yards for a 7.02 average per carry with who signed with UNLV in the spring ... Majoring in university studies. nine touchdowns ... Caught 10 balls for 104 yards ... Returned 10 punts for 186 yards, including one for a score ... Comes from a high school program that has produced NFL defensive backs Daylon McCutcheon and Ralph Brown FUIMAONO’S DEFENSIVE STATS under coach Tom Salter ... CCHS won back-to-back Ocean League YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK championships in 2002 and 2003 ... Named first team All-CIS and first team 2005 11-10 9 12 21 4.5-6 0-0 All-Ocean League at cornerback in 2004 as he was team MVP for the Centaurs 2004 11-11 8 12 20 3-13 1-9 ... Had a season-high 14 total tackles against Santa Monica ... Eclipsed the 2003 12-4 6 16 22 1-2 0-0 100-yard mark twice on the ground as a senior, gaining 118 yards on 20 TOTAL 34-25 23 40 63 8.5-21 1-9 carries against Morningside HS and running for 118 yards on just five carries against Beverly Hills HS ... Hales from the same school as former UNLV WR Carlos Baker (1995-98), who stands fourth in UNLV history in career receptions ... Lettered in track and field three times and basketball once. PERSONAL: Daryl James-Clark Forte was born on April 10, 1987, in Long Beach, CA ... The son of Daryl Forte and Michelle Stone ... Has four siblings: Anthony, Natasha, Justin and Cheyenne ... Cousin Joseph Forte played basketball for North Carolina and the Boston Celtics ... Majoring in culinary arts management.

UNLV: A well-traveled veteran reserve who has moved from offensive line to linebacker and now settles in among the defensive line for senior season. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in two games. GLENDALE: A 2004 graduate of the community college located in California. NORTHERN ARIZONA: Attended the Big Sky Conference school for one year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Sunnyslope HS in Phoenix, AZ ... Lettered three years and played on both sides of the ball as a RB/LB for coach Dallas UNLV: A sometimes-dominating run stuffer who clogs the line of scrimmage Hickman ... Won two Skyline championships during prep career ... Also ... An NFL prospect who was named to the official 2006 Outland Trophy lettered two years in basketball. PERSONAL: Gilbert F. Gallahar was born on Watch List ... The 2005 UNLV Defensive MVP received honorable mention Dec. 15, 1983, in West Valley City, UT ... The son of Gilbert and Luti Gallahar All-MWC ... A 2006 preseason first team All-MWC selection by Sporting ... Has nine siblings ... Majoring in university studies. News and a second team picky by Lindy’s and Athlon ... Ranked the No. 20

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UNLV: A quick and energetic pass-rusher who comes from an NFL family ... UNLV: A veteran lineman who is the returning starter at left guard ... Turned A mid-year signee who enrolled at UNLV in January and took part in spring in another solid spring session ... Named preseason third team All-MWC by practice with the Rebels ... Will look to help restock a depleted defensive Phil Steele’s. 2005: Played in eight games and started final seven at left ends corps this fall and is listed as the starter at one spot. BUTLER: Spent guard ... Missed first three games of season because of ankle injury suffered just one season at the community college located in El Dorado, KS, and will during preseason camp. 2004: Played in seven of 11 games ... Made his have three years of eligibility remaining ... Posted 7.5 quarterback sacks, first career start at left guard vs. Wyoming. 2003: Earned first letter as a two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups for the Grizzlies in 2005. HIGH Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games, including on special teams. 2002: SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Andrews (SC) HS ... Lettered four years for Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Cathedral City HS ... Was a coach Gerald Baxter ... Played HB, FB, LB and DE for the Yellow Jackets. tackle for the 2000 Desert Valley League champions under coach Rick PERSONAL: Jeremy James Geathers was born on June 19, 1986, in New Baughman ... Earned First Team All-Riverside County honors as a senior ... Orleans ... The son of and the late Debbie Geathers ... Has Also a starter on the Lions’ basketball team as well as having competed in four brothers and sisters ... Father played 13 years in the NFL as a pass- track and field. PERSONAL: Brandon Christopher Gray was born on Dec. 19, rushing star for the Saints, Redskins, Falcons and Broncos from 1984-96 ... 1983, in Phoenix, AZ ... The son of Brian and Cynthia Gray ... Has one brother, Uncle Robert Geathers Sr. played six years for the Bills and cousin Robert Thaddeus ... A great uncle, Neal Petties, played with NFL’s Colts as an end in Geathers Jr. starred at Georgia and now plays for the NFL’s Bengals ... Also 1964-66 ... Majoring in history. took visits to Eastern Michigan and Ball State ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: A versatile blocker who has already competed at multiple positions along the line ... Played majority of games at center a year ago but can fill in at guard and tackle spots this season ... Despite the move down the line, named preseason second team All-MWC by Lindy’s ... Earned 2005 Academic All-MWC honors. 2005: Played in all 11 games ... Started six at center. 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in six of 11 games. 2003: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Bob Jones HS in Madison, AL ... A four-year letterman who lined up at OT, OG, DT and DE during his career for the Patriots ... Named 6A All-Region 8 and to the Huntsville Times All-Metro Team in 2002 ... Served as team captain for coach Mike Bates’ squad as a senior ... Also threw the shot put and discus. PERSONAL: Tim DeWayne Goins was born on Feb. 25, 1985, in Huntsville, AL ... The son of Catheryn and Ferdinand Goins ... Majoring in electrical engineering.

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went for a loss ... Had two sacks and four tackles for loss against Utah State ... Broke up four passes ... Posted career-high 10 tackles in season-opener at New Mexico. GROSSMONT: Played at the junior college located in El Cajon, CA, and continued strong pipeline between the powerful program and UNLV ... JC Grid-Wire First Team All-America honors in 2004 ... Picked off seven passes and had 55 tackles, which was fifth-most on team ... Teammate of fellow Rebel quarterback Jarrod Jackson ... The Griffins finished 11-1 in 2004, winning the Foothill Conference Championship ... First team All-Foothill Conference selection at cornerback in 2004 ... Named the Griffins’ top defensive back in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Creekside High School in Atlanta, GA ... Finished his high school career with 19 interceptions, 2,500 yards rushing, 21 rushing touchdowns and six more scores on returns ... Earned first team all-state and all-conference honors as a junior and a senior ... In his final three years at Creekside, the Seminoles went 34-4, winning three consecutive regional championships ... Also competed in track in high school, running the 100 and 200. PERSONAL: John A. Guice was UNLV: A hulking blocker with tremendous potential ... born on Oct. 10, 1983, in Atlanta, GA ... The son of John and Patricia Guice Moves back to tackle after a year at guard spot ...... Has one sister, Chermaine ... Majoring in university studies. Emerged from spring practice 100 percent healthy for the first time in years ... Listed as the starter at the right GUICE’S DEFENSIVE STATS tackle position heading into fall ... Named preseason YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL PBU INT third team All-MWC by Athlon. 2005: Played in five games, 2005 9-8 45 10 55 4.5-18 4 0-0 including starting at Utah State at right guard ... Broke a bone in his ankle in that game and missed all but one game the rest of the season ... Tabbed preseason first team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s and third team by Athlon ... Missed entire spring practice as he continued to heal from previous leg injuries. 2004: The starter at left tackle in team’s first eight games ... Broke leg in Game 10 at Colorado State, which ended his season. 2003: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games as a guard. 2002: Redshirted ... Ranked by PacWest Football as one of the nation’s top 130 at his position coming out of high school. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of John C. Fremont HS ... Named co-offensive player of the year for the Coliseum League as a senior ... Helped squad to an 11-2 record in 2001 under coach Peter Duffy ... Also threw the shot put for the Pathfinders. PERSONAL: Marco Antonio Guerra was born on March 29, 1984, in Los Angeles ... The son of Guadalupe and Agustine Guerra ... Has two older brothers, Edgar and Agustine ... Majoring in sociology.

UNLV: A nice-sized pass rusher who looks ready to emerge as a top contributor ... Listed as the starter at one end spot heading into season ... An older player who will be a 24-year-old redshirt sophomore ... Served his LDS mission from fall 2002 to fall 2004 in Houston, Texas ... Arguably the program’s top student ... Earned team’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors last season and was a member of 2005 Academic All-MWC Team ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee. 2005: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games along defensive line ... Totaled seven tackles, including one ... Enrolled at UNLV in January and went through his first spring practice with the Rebels. SOUTHERN UTAH: Attended the Div. I-AA school located in Cedar City but redshirted his freshman year of 2001. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Las Vegas HS ... Earned all- state honors at defensive tackle for the Wildcats during his senior season under coach Kris Cinkovich, who is now UNLV’s receivers coach ... Lettered UNLV: A shut-down corner who is a potential honors twice in both wrestling and track as a prepster and was a two-time state candidate as a senior leader this fall ... Is 100 percent runner-up as a grappler. PERSONAL: Jacob Michael Hales was born on Sept. healthy after battling a shoulder injury late last season 8, 1982, in Las Vegas ... Majoring in Spanish. ... Listed as the starter at one cornerback spot heading into fall ... Named preseason second team All-MWC by HALES’ DEFENSIVE STATS Phil Steele’s and third team by Athlon. 2005: Played in YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF nine games, starting eight at right corner ... Made 45 solo 2005 11-0 4 3 7 1.5-7 1-6 0 tackles and assisted on 10 others for a total of 55 ... 4.5 of those tackles

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UNLV: A nice-sized end who is expected to once again be the team’s long- UNLV: A multi-talented, supremely athletic quarterback who becomes eligible snapper this fall ... Will also look to have a bigger presence in the defensive to play this season after transferring to UNLV from USC ... Will battle senior end rotation ... Listed as the No. 3 LDE heading into fall ... Earned spot on Shane Steichen for playing time this fall ... Ranked the No. 1 transfer in the 2005 Academic All-MWC Team. 2005: Played in 10 games as team’s long- nation for 2006 by College Football News ... CFN also listed Hinds as the No. snapper. 2004: Lettered primarily as team’s long-snapper. 2003: Earned first 94 candidate for the 2006 Heisman Trophy ... Named the Preseason MWC letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games as long-snapper and reserve Offensive Newcomer of the Year by Sporting News ... A member of the 2006 end ... Finished with first three tackles of career. 2002: Redshirted. NAVAL Rebel Leadership Committee. 2005: Sat out season while practicing with ACADEMY PREP: Spent 2001 season playing defensive tackle for the Rams. the Rebels per NCAA transfer guidelines. USC: Redshirted as a freshman HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Port Clinton HS ... A four-year letterman quarterback for the Trojans in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL: A highly recruited and in football for coach Ty Roth ...Earned First Team All-Sandusky Bay Conference highly decorated 2004 graduate of St. Bernard HS in Playa del Rey, CA ... honors as a senior captain ... Lettered four times in track and field throwing Despite missing his 2003 senior season because of a torn right knee ligament, the shot and discus for the Redskins ... Also played forward on the basketball was named a Super Prep All-American, PrepStar All-American, PrepStar Top team. PERSONAL: Ryan Matthew Heise was born on May 24, 1982, in 100 Dream Team, Tom Lemming Top 100, Super Prep All-Farwest, PrepStar Sandusky, OH ... The son of Elaine and the late Terry Heise ... Father was an All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Tacoma assistant high school football coach ... Has one brother, Eric, and one sister, News Tribune Western 100 and Orange County Register Fab 15 second team Kelly ... Brother played minor league baseball after an All-American career at honoree as a signal-caller ... As a junior in 2002, he was the All-Del Rey Ohio Wesleyan ... Majoring in physical education. League Offensive MVP as he threw for 1,643 yards with 15 TDs and eight interceptions and ran for 475 yards with five scores ... Also started as a HEISE’S DEFENSIVE STATS sophomore in 2001 ... Also was on the track team, posting bests of 10.47 in YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK the 100 meters (he won the 2003 CIF Division IV 100), 22.0 in the 200, 23- 2005 10-0 3030-00-0 0 in the long jump and 6-7 in the high jump. PERSONAL: Rocky Lee Hinds II 2004 11-0 1120-00-0 was born on Feb. 13, 1986, in Los Angeles ... The son of Ernestine Frazier 2003 11-0 1230-00-0 and Rocky Hinds Sr. ... Has a brother, Brannon, and a sister, Belissa ... TOTAL 32-0 5380-00-0 Majoring in communication studies

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catch against TCU ... Returned 12 kickoffs for a 21.8 average and a long of 38. 2004: Had limited carries playing behind Dorsey — UNLV’s second leading career rusher in history — but showed flashes of break-away ability when carrying the football ... Finished third on team with 154 yards on just 31 attempts for a 5.0 per-carry average ... Rushed for two touchdowns and finished with a career-high 49 yards on 10 carries in win over UNR ... Also returned 10 kickoffs for a 20.7 yard average and one punt for six yards ... Winner of 2004 Jack Gilmore Coaches Award, which honors a former walk- on player who excels on the field. 2003: After impressing in preseason workouts, went on to earn his first letter as a Rebel by playing in eight of 12 games as a return man and tailback ... Finished second on team with three kickoff returns for 52 yards (17.3). 2002: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Paraclete HS in Lancaster, CA ... Lettered three times in both football and track ... Rushed for at least 1,100 yards all three years as a Spirit ... Earned First Team All-Alpha League as a senior for coach Jeff Cortez’ 12-0 CIF champion squad ... Broke school record in 2001 by posting a 22-6” UNLV: A walk-on transfer quarterback who turned in solid spring campaign. long jump. PERSONAL: Erick Von Lollis Jackson was born on May 10, 2005: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules. TENNESSEE: Redshirted his 1984, in Inglewood, CA ... The son of Dena and Aerick Kendrick ... Has one one year spent with the Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference ... Member sister, Kai, and four brothers, Spunky, Dionte, Darrel and Dennis ... Majoring of 2004 UT squad that hosted UNLV to start season. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 in sociology. graduate of Knoxville Catholic HS ... Lettered two seasons as a QB and DB for coach Mark Pemberton ... The Fighting Irish were division champions E. JACKSON’S OFFENSIVE STATS and state runners-up in 2003 ... Passed for 1,100 yards and ran for 600 RUSHING more as a senior signal caller ... A finalist for 2003 Tennessee Mr. Football YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG honors ... Also lettered in golf, basketball, baseball and track as a prepster. 2005 11-11 174 673 3.9 6 50 PERSONAL: Dack Kamanaokalani Ishii was born on April 21, 1988, in 2004 11-0 31 154 5.0 2 19 Anaheim, CA ... The son of Dennis and Bonnie Ishii ... Has two brothers, 2003 8-0 00000 Dusty and Drew ... Dusty played DB at Tennessee from 1999-2003 ... Has TOTAL 30-11 205 827 4.0 8 50 not declared a major. RECEIVING YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2005 11-11 36 370 10.3 1 62 2004 11-0 10000 2003 8-0 00000 TOTAL 30-11 37 370 10.0 1 62

KICK RETURNS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2005 11-11 12 261 21.8 0 38 2004 11-0 10 207 20.7 0 32 2003 8-0 3 52 17.3 0 19 TOTAL 30-11 25 520 20.8 0 38

UNLV: A former walk-on who has become the starting tailback and a strong all-conference candidate in ’06 ... A small but extremely strong back with a quick first step and shifty moves, which draws comparisons to 2004 MWC rushing champion Dominique Dorsey ... A sure-handed dual-threat out of the backfield, he looks to have more consistency as a senior ... Named preseason third team All-MWC as a kickoff returner by Phil Steele’s ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee and two-time choice to represent UNLV at annual MWC Media Day. 2005: Started all 11 games at tailback ... Led the team in rushing with 673 yards on 174 carries ... Scored six touchdowns ... Set career highs with 29 carries and 109 yards in the Rebels’ 13-10 win against SDSU... Also eclipsed the 100-yard mark in the season finale against Colorado State with 101 yards ... Finished second on squad with 36 catches for 370 yards and one score ... Hauled in eight catches for 81 yards against BYU ... Had the team’s longest reception, a 62-yard

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UNLV: Listed as the returning starter at quarterback after playing the majority UNLV: A well-built, quick defensive back who becomes eligible to play this of snaps last fall ... Expected to be a senior reserve this season ... A tough- season after transferring to UNLV from UCLA ... Battled in the spring for a nosed, hard-working athlete who refused to get knocked out of games ... starting spot at corner ... Ranked the No. 21 transfer in the nation for 2006 Completed his only pass attempt for 11 yards in this year’s annual spring by College Football News. 2005: Sat out last fall while practicing with the game ... Earned spot on 2005 Academic All-MWC Team. 2005: Earned his Rebels per NCAA transfer guidelines. UCLA: A two-year letterwinner for the first letter as a Rebel by playing and starting six games at quarterback ... Bruins ... Saw action in several games as a member of special teams in 2004 Took over offense when starter Shane Steichen went down to injury after and 11 games as a true freshman ... Was a member of the punt cover unit on first four games ... Led team in passing attempts (228), completions (124) special teams, serving as an outside “gunner” ... Made five tackles on the and yards (1,321) ... Tossed 12 interceptions to go with his six touchdowns season. HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of John C. Fremont High School in Los ... Threw 48 attempts with 26 completions in first I-A action at Wyoming ... Angeles ... Played two years for coach Peter Duffy as a running back and Named Chevrolet Player of the Game on ABC-televised game vs. Utah ... His defensive back ... A Rivals.com three-star selection ... Played in eight games 54 attempts vs. the Utes were the fourth-most by a Rebel and his 29 and rushed for more than 1,000 yards while scoring 13 touchdowns ... completions were the most for a UNLV QB since 1997 ... Became the first Defensively, he made over 95 tackles to go with four interceptions ... As a Rebel signal caller since 1997 to throw for more than 300 yards in back-to- junior, he rushed for 1,550 yards, scored 17 touchdowns and made six back games when he finished with 356 vs. Utah and then 329 vs. BYU ... An interceptions as a safety ... Also was credited with more than 90 tackles. early signee who enrolled at UNLV in January and competed in spring practice PERSONAL: Mil’Von Keishawn James was born on Sept. 17, 1985, in Los with the Rebels. GROSSMONT: Compiled 21-2 record in two years as a starter Angeles ... The son of Sharon and Milton James ... Has two brothers, Ortavin at the junior college located in El Cajon, CA ... Teammate of Rebel CB John and Malik ... Majoring in university studies. Guice ... Grossmont was the top-ranked JC team in Southern California entering the 2004 postseason and the second-ranked team overall in the Golden State ... The Griffins finished 11-1 in 2004, winning the Foothill Conference Championship ... Threw for 1,800 yards and 15 touchdowns in only nine games after he was forced to miss three games due to an ankle sprain ... As a freshman passed for 2,800 yards and 26 touchdowns ... Earned second team All-Foothill Conference as a sophomore ... Earned the Joe Roth Memorial Award in 2004, which is given annually to the San Diego County community college football player who best exemplifies leadership and humility. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Lake Oswego (OR) HS ... Threw for 1,600 yards and 20 touchdowns in his senior season for the Lakers under coach Steve Coury. PERSONAL: Jarrod Jackson is the son of Ron and Sally Jackson ... Has an older brother, Tyler ... Majoring in communications.

J. JACKSON’S OFFENSIVE STATS PASSING YEAR GP-GS A-C YDS PCT TD INT LG UNLV: A hard-working former walk-on who earned a scholarship this season 2005 6-6 228-124 1,321 54.4 6 12 62 as a reserve offensive lineman ... Named Rebels’ offensive scout team player of the year. 2005: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in five games, RUSHING primarily as a special teams blocker. 2004: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2004 graduate of Chaparral HS ... Two-time letterwinner under head coach 2005 6-6 61 -95 -1.6 0 13 Cary Mitchell ... Played DE, DT, OG and OT for the Cowboys ... Lettered in wrestling and was an all-region selection in 2003-04 ... Ran the 100 meters. PERSONAL: Mario Jeberaeel was born on Oct. 20, 1986, in Detroit, MI ... The son of Jamal and Manahel Jeberaeel ... Has a younger sister, Olivia ... Majoring in special education.

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UNLV: A physically gifted athlete who looks to have a healthy season ... UNLV: An experienced defensive back who is penciled in as the starter in Missed most of spring practice with a shoulder injury ... Listed No. 2 at the nickelback situations after spring practice ... A former transfer from now- X WR position heading into fall. 2005: Missed entire season with shoulder defunct St. Mary’s football program. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel injury. 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in three games. by playing in seven games, including three starts in secondary ... Finished 2003: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Ruben Ayala HS, in 10th on team with 26 total tackles ... Broke up one pass. 2004: Redshirted ... Chino Hills, CA ...A two-year letterman for the Bulldogs ... Played WR, CB Transferred to UNLV following the disbandment of the Div. I-AA Gaels football and safety for coach Lou Randall ... Named All-Inland Valley and his team’s program. SAINT MARY’S: Played two seasons at college located in Moraga, offensive MVP as a senior with 38 catches for 552 yards and six TDs ... On CA ... Recorded 63 tackles with one INT and two sacks as a sophomore ... defense, added two interceptions and two fumble recoveries for the Bulldogs. Had 21 tackles in two games as a freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate PERSONAL: Marques Quinn Johnson was born on Dec. 15, 1984, in Harbor of De La Salle HS where he was part of two national and three state City, CA ... Majoring in university studies. championships ... Three-year letterwinner for the Spartans under coach Bob Ladacuer ... Played RB and SS ... As a senior recorded 102 tackles to go along with three sacks and two INT on the defensive side of the ball and added 15 TDs and 451 yards rushing as a RB ... Tallied 72 tackles and two sacks as a junior while also leading the team with 24 TDs on 682 yards rushing ... Second team all-state as a senior as well as first team all-league and all-area ... Ran the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 relay as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL: Nathan J. Kenion was born Dec. 10, 1983 in Valleo, CA ... The son of Nathan and Cynthia Kenion ... Has two sisters, Alicia and Natasha, and a brother, John ... Majoring in university studies.

KENION’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL PBU FF 2005 7-3 14 12 26 0-0 1 0

UNLV: A solid blocker who will once again share time at U-back with Ryan Worthen ... A strong student who earned a spot on the Academic All-MWC Team. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel as a true freshman ... Played in 10 games as a blocking back and special teams performer. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Kamehameha HS ... Lettered two seasons as a HB and TE for coach Kanani Souza ... Named first team All-Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) as a utility player as well as second team all-state after the Warriors won the 2004 state title ... Also earned honors throwing the discus. PERSONAL: Kamuela K. Kapanui was born on Jan. 8, 1987, in Honolulu ... The son of Mary Kapanui ... Has one brother, Kolomona ... Majoring in criminal justice.

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UNLV: A strong lineman who was originally a member of the 2005 recruiting UNLV: A reserve walk-on defensive back who could see his first playing time class ... Grayshirted and enrolled at UNLV full-time in January and will be a this fall ... A prep teammate of fellow-Rebel DB Ryan Tillman. 2005: true freshman in the fall ... A two-way prep lineman who will play on the Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Rialto HS ... Lettered three offensive side of the ball at UNLV. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of times for the Knights ... Prep coach was Frank Jimenez ... Recorded 85 Amphitheater HS ... Named first team 4A all-state at OL as a senior by tackles and had two interceptions at safety his senior year ... All-Citrus Belt ArizonaVarsity.com ... A second team All-Southern Arizona selection on League as a junior and senior at safety. PERSONAL: Marquel Jayloni Martin defense by the Arizona Daily Star ... Also a second team all-area selection by was born on April 13, 1987, in Rialto, CA ... The son of Maryann and Melrin the Tucson Citizen as an OL after junior campaign ... Helped lead the 2004 Martin ... Has two brothers, Daemian and Ryan ... Has not declared a major. Panthers to a 4A Kino league championship under coach Vern Friedli ... Recorded 72 tackles and three sacks as a senior on defense ... Lettered one year in baseball as a catcher. PERSONAL: Raymond P. Lobato was born on Jan. 21, 1987, in Tucson ... The son of Tony and Christine Lobato ... Has five siblings: Anthony, Victor, Bronson, Jullian and Isabella ... His grandfather’s brother, Alfred Lobato, played quarterback for Northern Arizona in 1952 ... Received interest from UNM and Utah before choosing the Rebels ... Majoring in criminal justice.

UNLV: A promising receiver who gave fans a glimpse of the future as a true freshman before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury ... Expected to be 100 percent in time for preseason camp ... Listed as co-starter at the Z position with Casey Flair heading into fall ... Turned in solid spring effort despite sitting out full-contact drills while continuing rehabilitation. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in five games at wide receiver ... Made college debut vs. Utah State ... Made two impressive catches for 26 yards vs. Utah but had to leave the game with a shoulder surgery ... Did not play in the remaining three games and underwent surgery in November ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Arroyo Valley HS ... Earned PrepStar All- West Region honors ... Caught 59 passes for 985 yards and eight touchdowns his senior season under coach Tony DiThomas playing in the San Andreas League ... Also a track standout for the Hawks ... Ran the 30th-fastest 100 meters in the state of California in 2004 with a time of 10.98. PERSONAL: Justin Marvel was born on March 12, 1987 ... The son of Albert Marvel and Lisa St. Jules ... Has two sisters, Tekoha and Charise ... Chose UNLV over Utah, UCLA, Fresno State and Hawaii ... Majoring in finance.

MARVEL’S RECEIVING STATS YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2005 5-0 2 26 13.0 1 18

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UNLV: A versatile athlete who moves from quarterback to linebacker this fall UNLV: A superb athlete who could fit in at a variety of positions but will in search of more playing time ... Made the switch after spring practice. begin college career at safety ... Originally a member of the 2005 recruiting 2005: Redshirted as team’s third-string quarterback. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 class ... Listed No. 2 at one safety spot after his first spring practice ... graduate of Burbank HS ... Received honorable mention all-region by PrepStar Grayshirted and enrolled at UNLV full-time in January and will be a true ... In three seasons, he threw for 5,968 yards and 58 TDs ... Completed 70 freshman in the fall. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Dos Pueblos HS ... percent of his passes and threw for over 2,500 yards, 25 scores and just six Rated the No. 11 prep quarterback in California by The Insiders ... Earned picks ... Earned second team All-Foothill League honors as a senior under 2004 PrepStar All-West Region honors ... Played quarterback, wide receiver coach Greg Sobiech ... Glendale News Press 2004 All-Area Player of the and defensive back for the Chargers ... Earned first team All-Channel Year and the L.A. Daily Times Player of the Year ... First team all-state as a Conference and first team all-city as a junior under coach Armando Gonzalez safety his junior season when he registered 70 tackles and picked off six ... Rushed for 109 yards on 18 attempts against Rio Mesa from the passes ... Threw for 1,914 yards with 21 touchdowns as a junior ... Also quarterback position during his senior season ... As a junior he threw for played baseball for two years for the Bulldogs as both a catcher and an 2,400 yards and 20 touchdowns and rushed for another 700 and eight outfielder. PERSONAL: Mike McDonald was born on March 11, 1987, in touchdowns ... Also played baseball for three seasons. PERSONAL: Kellen Burbank, CA ... The son of Cathy and Mike McDonald ... His father, Mike Sr., Josh Moriarty was born on Dec. 2, 1986, in Shawnee Mission, KS ... The son played at USC for former Rebel head coach John Robinson and was a member of Larry and Linda Moriarty ... Has three younger sisters: Jessica, Amanda of the Trojans’ 1978 National Championship team ... Mike Sr. played for and Madison ... Father was a standout running back at Notre Dame and then more than a decade in the NFL, including playing under Robinson again with in the NFL for a total of six seasons with the Houston Oilers and Kansas City the L.A. Rams ... Chose the Rebels over Utah and Boise State. Chiefs in the 1980s ... Also recruited by Colorado, Washington and Rice.

UNLV: A still-improving, nice-sized offensive lineman who is the returning UNLV: A returning eight-game starter who can play multiple positions ... Will starter at right guard ... A local product who is a two-time member of the head into fall as starting center ... Named preseason third team All-MWC by Academic All-MWC Team. 2005: Started all 11 games, 10 at right guard and Phil Steele’s. 2005: Played in all 11 games and started eight ... Started first one at left guard. 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine of three games at left guard before moving over to center. 2004: Earned his 11 games, including starting the final three at left tackle. 2003: Redshirted first letter as a Rebel by playing in four games. 2003: Member of squad but after walking on. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Coronado HS in Las did not play. 2002: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Boylan Vegas ... Competed as a lineman on both sides of the ball for coach Ron Catholic HS ... Lettered twice in football for coach Bill Thuman ... Named Smeltzer ... Also threw the shot put for the Cougar track & field program. First Team All-Northern Illinois Conference two times ... Also an all-league PERSONAL: Michael Thomas McKiski was born on March 25, 1985, in West baseball player for the Titans. PERSONAL: Aaron Ronald Mueller was born Islip, NY ... The son of Michael and Nancy McKisksi ... Majoring in on Dec. 19, 1983, in Mt. View, CA ... The son of Ron Mueller ... Has one older communication studies. sister, Shannon ... Majoring in criminal justice.

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times in baseball as well as an outfielder/pitcher. PERSONAL: Brian Javier Pacheco was born on March 2, 1985, in Phoenix ... The son of Lucielle and Robert Pacheco ... Has a sister, Natalie and a brother, Nate ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: A mid-year signee who enrolled at UNLV in January and took part in spring practice with the Rebels ... One of two JC LBs in this year’s class ... Expected to push for time in defensive rotation immediately ... Listed No. 2 at one LB spot heading into season. GAVILAN COLLEGE: Hails from junior college in Gilroy, CA ... Named the Coast Conference Player of the Year as a UNLV: A nice-sized defender who will be a major factor on defense if he can sophomore for the Rams ... Posted 105 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions stay 100 percent healthy ... Missed four games and was limited in spring and four forced fumbles in 2005 ... Also totaled 81 tackles and three sacks in practice with foot injury suffered last season ... Listed as a starter at one nine games as a freshman en route to all-conference honors. HIGH SCHOOL: linebacker spot heading into the fall season. 2005: Earned his first letter as A 2003 graduate of Piedmont Hills HS in San Jose ... Lettered three years for a Rebel by playing in seven games, starting six of them at LB ... Missed the Pirates as a TE, DE and MLB ... Posted nine sacks and caught five TDs as nearly half the season with foot injury ... Still ranked sixth on team with 54 a senior in 2002 ... Named first team All-Mount Hamilton Athletic League on total tackles ... Finished second with 6.5 TFL, including 2.5 sacks ... Turned defense in 2001 and ’02 ... Helped coach Matt Kiesle’s team to two MHAL in career-best 12 tackles at Wyoming ... Helped Rebels down SDSU with titles ... Also played one season of basketball. PERSONAL: Bradley Evans eight-tackle effort and key . 2004: Redshirted ... One of a trio of Niles was born on May 29, 1985 ... The son of Reginald and Lorraine Niles ... Rebel recruits from Saddleback CC (Zeb Smithson and Chris Bowser). Has one older sister, Megan ... Cousin, Eric Anderson, played rugby at Cal ... SADDLEBACK: Played two seasons for the junior college located in Mission Majoring in university studies. Viejo, CA ... Lined up at both LB and safety positions under coach Mark McElroy ... Recorded 59 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception as a sophomore as he earned second team All-Mission Conference honors and helped the Gauchos to an 8-3 overall record in 2003 ... Had 25 tackles and an interception as a freshman in 2002 as Saddleback went 9-2. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Inglemoore HS in Kenmore, WA ... A three-year letterman playing on both sides of the ball for coach Frank Nash ... Earned all-league honors as both a LB and kick returner ... Also rushed for 11 touchdowns as a senior ... Ran track for the Vikings as well, competing in the 100, 200, 4x100 and high jump. PERSONAL: Matt Merrill Pattison was born on July 17, 1983, in Seattle, WA ... The son of Tim and Kim Pattison ... Majoring in university studies.

PATTISON’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK INT 2005 7-7 28 26 54 6.5-29 2.5-17 1

UNLV: Will push returning starter Kip Facer for Rebel punting duties this fall ... The first scholarship punter to be part of a UNLV recruiting class since 1999 and only second in over a dozen years. 2005: Redshirted. GLENDALE: A first team all-region and Western States Football League selection as a sophomore at the community college located in Arizona ... Named NJCAA Second Team All-American in 2004 ... Punted 44 times for 2,026 yards and a sparkling 46.0 yard average as a sophomore ... Also placed nine boots inside opponent 20-yard lines for the Gauchos under coach Joe Kersting. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Lettered three times for the Knights under coach John Rodriguez ... Played all over the field, playing on both sides of the ball at seven different positions ... A first team All-Desert Valley Conference selection as a defensive back three times ... Earned first team all-state honors as a punter ... Lettered four

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UNLV: A speedy, young back from North Las Vegas ... Turned in impressive UNLV: A reserve linebacker who will look to earn increased playing time this spring session and will compete with a host of other backs to be primary season ... Believed to be the first football recruit in Rebel history from the backup to starter Erick Jackson this season ... Listed No. 2 on the depth state of Arkansas. 2005: Appeared in one game at UNR. 2004: Redshirted. chart heading into fall ... Led all rushers with 67 yards on just six carries in HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Catholic High School for Boys in Little this year’s spring game ... The Silver State’s top prep running back of 2003 Rock, AR ... A pure defender at DE and then OLB for coach Wayne Knight ... was the only tailback in UNLV’s 2004 class. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Recorded a school-record 116 tackles and two interceptions as a senior Rebel by playing in six games ... Recorded his first college carry in season captain for the Rockets as he earned All-Central Division and all-state honors finale vs. CSU, which went for four yards. 2004: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: ... A top student who was named first team all-state in academics as well as A 2004 graduate of Cheyenne HS ... Named all-state by the Las Vegas Sun football. PERSONAL: Daniel Paul Rankin VI was born on Sept. 16, 1985 ... and Nevada Sports Network after senior season ... Earned All-West Region The son of Dan and Kim Rankin ... Has a younger sister, Emily ... Father honors from PrepStar ... The team captain rushed 282 times for 1,954 yards played college football with former Rebel DL coach Craig Wederquist at Drake. and 19 touchdowns in 2003 under coach Dave Snyder Jr. ... Named Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year as well as the Sunset Division’s Player of the Year ... Finished three-year career with 3,334 yards and 30 scores ... Graduated a semester early ... Also competed three seasons in track, running the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x200 events for the Desert Shields. PERSONAL: David Dewayne Peeples was born on Oct. 15, 1985, in Las Vegas ... The son of Eric Peeples and Deborah Johnson ... Cousin, Terrance Howard, played football at NAIA Mayville (ND) State ... Has not declared a major.

PEEPLES’ RUSHING STATS YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2005 6-0 1 4 4.0 0 4

UNLV: A versatile defender who could see time at safety or linebacker as well as special teams as a senior. 2005: The local product earned his first letter with Rebels by playing in seven games on defense and special teams ... Made first career start as a LB at Air Force ... Finished with nine total tackles. 2004: Redshirted. FEATHER RIVER: Played two seasons as a strong safety at the junior college located in Quincy, CA ... Recorded 7.5 sacks, five interceptions and three forced fumbles in his time with the Golden Eagles ... Coach Rob Cushman’s squad qualified for a bowl game both seasons. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Las Vegas HS ... Played under current UNLV assistant coach Kris Cinkovich ... The Wildcats went 12-1 and won the state’s 4A title in his senior season ... Also competed in basketball and track and field. PERSONAL: DeMario Katrell Reynolds Sr. was born on Aug. 10, 1983, in Las Vegas ... The son of Roy Lee Reynolds Sr. and Catherine Clark ... Has one son, DeMario Jr., who was born on Sept. 15, 2003 ... Has five siblings ... Majoring in university studies.

REYNOLDS’ DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF 2005 7-1 6 3 9 0-0 0-0 0

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UNLV: A former running back who has switched to defensive back ... Will look for time on special teams this fall as a senior, including as a punt returner. 2005: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL: Attended the school located in Miami but did not play football for the Golden Panthers. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Coral Park HS in Miami ... Earned three letters playing running back for coach Jason Tudryn ... Also lettered three times in baseball for the Rams. PERSONAL: Devin Diamond Roundtree was born on Aug. 31, 1984, in Miami ... The son of Warrick and Kathy Roundtree ... Has one brother, Warrick, and a sister, Kathy ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: A pass-rusher with good potential who becomes eligible to play this season after transferring back to his hometown. 2005: Sat out season while practicing with the Rebels per NCAA transfer guidelines. FRESNO STATE: UNLV: A high school linebacker and running back who will play as a DB for Redshirted the 2004 season at the WAC school. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 the Rebels this fall ... Listed No. 2 as a nickel back after spring practice ... graduate of Foothill HS in Henderson, NV ... A big-play defensive lineman One of a trio of Immokalee (FL) HS Rebel recruits last year thanks to UNLV who had nearly 10 sacks as a senior for coach Ray Fenton ... A team captain offensive coordinator and former Florida QB Noah Brindise. 2005: Redshirted. who was selected first team all-state ... Played tight end on offense ... Had HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Immokalee HS ... Helped the Indians to 41 tackles, three fumble recoveries, four batted passes and scored once as an 11-2 final record and 2A Florida 2004 state championship as IHS downed a senior ... Set school career records for sacks and defensive points. Madison County 17-15 in Gainesville on Dec. 10 ... Named second team all- PERSONAL: Mike Roland was on born Dec. 16, 1985, in Shreveport, LA ... state as a defender for coach John Weber ... Registered 83 tackles, including The son of Shirley and Michael Roland ... Has an older sister, Leslie, and a 50 solo stops ... Team captain was named first team All-Collier County as a younger brother, Jacob ... Majoring in hotel management. LB ... Averaged 8.5 yards on 43 carries with four touchdowns as a backup running back for the Indians ... Rushed three times for 17 yards and caught a seven-yard TD pass to go with three tackles in the title game at The Swamp. PERSONAL: Wiselet Rouzard was born on Dec. 11, 1986 ... The son of Ramces and Viergelie Rouzard ... Has five brothers: Diansky, Jumai, Ramces, Dave and Wazelet ... Has two sisters, Yviana and Gelmanie ... Has not declared a major.

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UNLV: A speed-burner who earned immediate playing time at a receiver spot UNLV: A reserve linebacker who has made a name for himself as a kick- for UNLV ... Listed as the co-starter along with Corey Anderson at the H- coverage team specialist ... A former walk-on who earned a scholarship for back spot ... A part of the Immokalee (FL) HS connection forged by UNLV senior campaign ... Younger brother of former UNLV baseball pitcher David offensive coordinator and former Florida QB Noah Brindise. 2005: Earned Seccombe, who plays in the New York Yankees system. 2005: Ranked 17th his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games, including starting three on squad with 12 total tackles, including 1.5 for loss. 2004: Earned his first (SDSU, at TCU, CSU) ... Finished sixth on team with 18 catches as a rookie letter as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games, primarily on special teams ... for 139 yards ... A versatile athlete who also rushed seven times for 39 Totaled two tackles ... Returned three short kickoffs for 47 yards, including a yards. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Immokalee HS ... Helped the long of 19. 2003: Member of squad but did not play. 2002: Redshirted. Indians to an 11-2 final record and 2A Florida state championship as IHS HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Cimmaron-Memorial HS in Las Vegas ... downed Madison County 17-15 in Gainesville on Dec. 10 ... Named first A two-year letterman in football as a OL and LB ... Also lettered as a catcher/ team all-state as a senior punter after averaging 36 yards and dropping 14 DH for the Spartan baseball team. PERSONAL: Matthew Ryan Seccombe inside opponents’ 20-yard line for coach John Weber ... Recorded 123 tackles, was born on Dec. 18, 1983, in Northridge, CA ... The son of Tom and Bonnie four sacks and two interceptions at linebacker ... Also was on the basketball Seccombe ... Has two siblings, Trisha and David ... Majoring in fitness. team and ran track for the Indians ... Was a 2A state triple jump champion after recording a 45 feet, 9.5 inches effort for gold. PERSONAL: Renan Saint SECCOMBE’S DEFENSIVE STATS Preux was born on Jan. 5, 1987 ... The son of Mercilia and Markinise Saint YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK Preux ... Has five brothers: David, Daniel, Obenson, Ovince and Rene ... Has 2005 11-0 3 9 12 1.5-17 0-0 one sister, Onick ... Is the twin brother of Rene ... Ovince just completed his 2004 11-0 1120-00-0 career as a LB at Tennessee ... Has not declared a major. TOTAL 22-0 4 10 14 1.5-17 0-0

SAINT PREUX’S OFFENSIVE STATS RECEIVING YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2005 11-3 18 139 7.7 0 15

RUSHING YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2005 11-3 7 39 5.6 0 9

UNLV: A reserve defensive back who will fight for playing time at cornerback this fall. 2005: Earned his first letter with Rebels by playing in all 11 games ... Finished with 10 total tackles, including nine solo and one TFL. 2004: Sat out season. 2003: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Moon Valley HS ... A three-year letterman for the Rockets and two-way standout as a prepster ... Played CB and RB for coach Roger Britson before a leg injury in the second game of the season cut his senior campaign short. PERSONAL: Solomon Dashan Smart was born on Aug. 7, 1985, in Phoenix ... The son of Don and Rabia Smart ... Married the former Lisa Colamarino in January 2006 ... Majoring in university studies.

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SMART’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL INT FF 2005 11-0 9 1 10 1-9 0 0 2004 DID NOT PLAY 2003 REDSHIRTED TOTAL 11-0 9 1 10 1-9 0 0

UNLV: A veteran but still-improving playmaker who moved to the defensive secondary early in career after being recruited as a receiver ... Listed as the starter at one safety spot heading into season ... Rebels’ second-leading returning tackler in 2006, behind only LB Beau Bell ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee. 2005: Played in 10 games, starting all of them at right safety ... Finished fourth on team in tackles with 62, including two for loss ... Ranked 20th in the MWC with 6.2 tackles per game ... Broke up four passes as well as forcing and recovering a fumble ... Did not play because of injury vs. UNLV: A former transfer from the University of Nebraska who looks to Utah ... Had eight solo stops at TCU ... Turned increase his carry total this fall ... Possesses excellent speed and ability to in career-high nine tackles in season finale run after the catch ... One of a bevy of backs working to be primary back-up vs. CSU. 2004: Played in all 11 games, to starter Erick Jackson in the backfield ... Turned in a solid spring, including including making his first career start at four rushes for 41 yards in spring game. 2005: Earned first letter as a Rebel strong safety in season finale at San Diego by appearing in 10 games in offensive set and on special teams ... Had one State in place of injured All-American Jamaal carry for minus-two yards vs. SDSU ... Two weeks later he led team in rushing Brimmer ... Totaled 16 tackles, including one vs. Utah with only one carry as his 61-yard run was the longest by a UNLV quarterback sack ... Tied for team lead with RB since Dominique Dorsey’s 73-yarder in 2002 ... Also made two receptions two interceptions ... Picked off pass, which for 17 yards and returned 10 kickoffs for 180 yards, including a long of 31. he returned 35 yards, in win over UNR ... Also 2004: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules. NEBRASKA: Redshirted 2003 grabbed an INT vs. Wyoming. 2003: Played season after joining the Husker program in January as a grayshirt. HIGH as a true freshman and earned his first letter SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Nathaniel Narbonne HS ... Rushed for 1,370 by competing in 11 of 12 games, primarily yards and scored 19 touchdowns as a senior for the Class 4A Gauchos ... on special teams ... Finished with four total Also had nearly 300 receiving yards playing for coach J.R. Munoz ... Set tackles ... A member of the Rebels’ 2002 class school record for rushing yards in a game with 344 ... Also played in the who waited to enroll until January and took defensive secondary ... Earned first team all-conference honors in the Marine part in 2003 spring practice. HIGH SCHOOL: League and third-team honors on the Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Dream A 2002 graduate of Dos Pueblos HS ... A Team ... Also an honorable mention Las Vegas Sun Super 11 pick on offense standout two-way player under coach Jeff Uyesaka ... Finished with 82 ... Played just one game as a junior, when transferring between schools. receptions for 1,468 yards and 12 TDs as a senior — all of which were PERSONAL: Ronnie Lee Smith was born on Oct. 1, 1984, in Gardina, CA ... school records — along with 74 tackles and five interceptions ... Also blocked The son of Ronnie Jones and Regina Smith and Robert Pittman ... Has four four kicks in 2001 ... Career numbers were 145 catches for 2,329 yards and sisters: Kiara, Nicole, Dorian and Danielle ... Nickname is “Pooh” ... Originally 23 TDs ... Named First Team All-Channel League and All-Tri-County as both recruited by UNLV and Kansas State along with Nebraska out of high school a junior and senior as a receiver ... The Chargers went 10-3 in 2001 ... Also ... Majoring in university studies. lettered in baseball and basketball. PERSONAL: James Clebert Staggs III was born on Sept. 26, 1983, in Goleta, CA ... The son of James and Lori Staggs ... Father played DE for Santa Barbara City College and uncle was a SMITH’S OFFENSIVE STATS fullback at Southern Utah ... Cousin Ryan Church is an outfielder for MLB’s RUSHING Washington Nationals ... Majoring in sociology. YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2005 10-0 2 59 29.5 0 61 STAGGS’ DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL PBU INT FF FR RECEIVING 2005 10-10 39 23 62 2-6 4 0-0 1 1 YEAR GP-GS REC YDS AVG TD LG 2004 11-1 6 10 16 1-7 0 2-35 0 0 2005 10-0 2 17 8.5 0 14 2003 11-0 2 2 4 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 TOTAL 32-11 47 35 82 3-13 4 3-25 1 1

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16-27 for 167 and one TD plus another 80 yards rushing. 2004: Began as backup but eventually took over starting quarterback spot from Kurt Nantkes ... Played in nine of 11 games, starting five, including final four of season ... Completed 49 percent of his passes (92-187) for 1,011 yards ... Tossed seven scores to go with 10 interceptions ... Hit on 9-14 attempts for 124 yards and two scores vs. New Mexico ... Set career highs for completions (20) and yards (223) vs. Wyoming ... Also against the Cowboys, he became the first Rebel to throw for at least four scores in one game since Jon Denton tossed five vs. San Jose State in 1997 ... Threw a career-high 37 attempts in season finale at SDSU. 2003: A surprise contributor just a year out of high school ... Became first freshman to start a game at QB for Rebels since Jon Denton in 1996 ... Had his redshirt lifted in Game 10 by playing two first-half series in relief of a hobbled Nantkes ... Started and played every down one week later in near-victory over Colorado State, completing 12 of 26 passes for 172 yards ... Started season finale at Wyoming before being replaced by Nantkes in the second quarter after hitting four of his seven attempts for 36 UNLV: The incumbent starter at quarterback after missing half of junior season yards and his only interception of 2003. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of because of game-injury ... Will battle newcomer Rocky Hinds for the 2006 Oak Ridge HS ... Named area’s MVP by the Sacramento Bee in 2002 ... Ranked job ... Heads into final season ranking 12th on UNLV’s all-time passing yardage No. 13 among QBs on West Coast by PacWest ... Ranked nation’s 85th-best list with 2,193 ... Needs 789 more yards to move into school’s top 10 ... prep QB by The Insiders ... An all-state selection by Cal-Hi Sports ... Lettered Healed from hand surgery and turned in strong spring practice effort ... An two years for Oak Ridge HS ... Led Trojans to 12-1 record, Sierra Valley experienced senior who has emerged as a sometimes-thrilling and Conference championship and CIF sectional title as a senior ... Completed surprisingly speedy running threat in Rebel Shotgun Spread offense ... Has 157 of 245 passes (64 percent) for 2,434 yards, 34 TDs and only six added significant bulk to his frame during career ... Looks to continue to cut interceptions in 2002. PERSONAL: Shane Eugene Steichen was born on May down on his turnovers. 2005: Held off mid-year JC transfer Jarrod Jackson 11, 1985, in Sacramento ... The son of Loretta and John Steichen ... Older for starting QB job and had various degrees of success in new offense ... brother, Sean, was also a star QB at Oak Ridge and went on to be a punter at Started first four games but fractured a finger on his non-throwing hand Boise State ... Majoring in journalism and media studies. during first series of Utah State game ... Missed next six games before being cleared to play season finale vs. CSU ... Totaled 967 yards passing and finished STEICHEN’S OFFENSIVE STATS with more touchdown passes (8) than interceptions (5) for first time in career PASSING ... Ranked second on team with 324 net rushing yards in just five games ... YEAR GP-GS A-C YDS PCT TD INT LG Also scored on the ground three times ... Despite being sacked 14 times for 2005 5-5 159-88 967 55.3 8 5 39 a loss of 97 yards, he led the Rebels with a per-game rushing average of 2004 9-5 187-92 1,011 49.2 7 10 46 64.8, which was the highest ever recorded by a UNLV QB ... Hit 18 of 30 2003 3-2 38-17 215 44.7 0 1 38 attempts for 227 yards and two scores in season-opener at UNM ... Opened TOTAL 17-12 384-197 2,193 51.3 15 16 46 Idaho game with a 51-yard rushing TD to go along with a 22-34 night for 250 yards and another pair of scores ... Became first Rebel to throw for 200 RUSHING yards and run for 100 yards in the same game ... Struggled in game three YEAR GP-GS ATT YDS AVG TD LG vs. UNR with just 7-25 for 58 yards in the air but posted the longest scoring 2005 5-5 67 324 4.8 3 70 (TD) run by a UNLV QB in history with a 70-yard jaunt to the end zone ... Set 2004 9-5 20 2 0.1 2 25 career highs for attempts (43), completions (25) and yards (265) vs. Utah 2003 3-2 6 -39 -6.5 0 0 State despite injuring hand in first quarter ... Returned for game 11 and went TOTAL 17-12 93 287 3.1 5 70 (TD)

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UNLV: A strong, physical interior lineman who sat out last season out of UNLV: A reserve offensive lineman who once again will battle for time at high school and will be a freshman this fall ... A mid-year signee who enrolled center this season. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine at UNLV in January and took part in spring practice with the Rebels ... The games, primarily as a special teams lineman. 2004: Redshirted. MESA STATE: only member of the early class that did not come from a junior college. Played two seasons at the Div. II program located in Grand Junction, CO. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Aiea High School in Honolulu, HI ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Damien HS ... Lettered three times for Played OL, FB and LB for coach Wendell Say ... Ranked the No. 81 defensive the Monarchs under head coach Chris Bisho ... Lined up as a DE and C ... line prospect in nation and No. 15 recruit in Hawaii after final season ... Two-time all-state selection. PERSONAL: Kealakai Toledo was born on Aug. Posted 56 tackles, eight sacks and one interception as a senior ... Helped the 26, 1983, in Honolulu, HI ... The son of Joseph and Pomai Toledo ... His Na Ali’I to Div. II state football championship in 2003 ... Also lettered in track. daughter, Kiana Kaleiakahaialoha Toledo, was born on Feb. 7, 2006 ... Has PERSONAL: Malo Hercules Taumau was born on May 11, 1987 ... The son of two siblings, Alapai and Makana ... Majoring in kinesiological science. Victoria Martinez and Tuumalo Taumua ... Has a brother, Calvin, and a sister, Shyla ... Chose UNLV over interest from Colorado ... Majoring in fitness.

UNLV: An impressively sized hometown pass rusher who is listed No. 2 at one end spot heading into fall. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by UNLV: A reserve defensive back who looks for his first game action this fall. playing in all 11 games ... Finished with three total tackles ... 2004: Redshirted. 2005: Redshirted after walking on. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Rialto HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Desert Pines HS in Las Vegas ... Named HS ... Earned three letters playing QB and CB for the Knights ... Earned second first team all-state by Nevada Sports Network after senior season for 2003 team All-Citrus Belt League ... Also ran sprint events in track. PERSONAL: state playoff semifinalist squad ... Played all along the defensive and offensive Ryan E. Tillman was born on June 7, 1987, in Fontana, CA ... The son of Earl lines during his prep career for coach Leon Evans ... Selected First Team All- and Nancy Tillman ... Has two sisters, Lauren and Erin ... Uncle Eddie Ayers Sunrise Division as both a junior and senior ... Also was a member of the was a RB at UCLA in the mid-‘70s ... Majoring in communications studies. Jaguars’ basketball team as well as being a state qualifier in the discus event ... An honor roll student. PERSONAL: Robert Curtis Travers Jr. was born on Oct. 30, 1985 ... The son of Robert and Bonnie Travers ... Has an older sister, Alicia, and brother, Jason, who played offensive line at College of the Desert ... Majoring in kinesiological science.

TRAVERS’ DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF 2005 11-0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0

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(Chanti Bloomer, Bobby Kelly, Dan Catalano, Jarrod Jackson and John Guice) ... Recorded six sacks as a sophomore for coach Dave Jordan’s state runner- up squad ... Recorded a sack in the state championship game vs. CCSF ... Named second team all-league in 2003. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Horizon HS in San Diego ... Lettered three years for coach Chris Johnson and recorded 20 sacks during career ... Helped the Panthers to a CIF title as a junior ... Played TE, DE and OL ... Also lettered two seasons in basketball. PERSONAL: Daniel Lee Widders was born on June 6, 1984 ... The son of Donald Widders and the late Cheryl Austin ... Majoring in history.

WIDDERS’ DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT TFL SCK FR 2005 0-0 REDSHIRTED 2004 11-0 2 10 12 1-1 0-0 1-0 TOTAL 11-0 2 10 12 1-1 0-0 1-0

UNLV: A dynamic two-way weapon in high school who projects as a receiver for the Rebels ... Possesses a great combination of running and catching skills ... Originally a member of the 2005 recruiting class ... Grayshirted and enrolled at UNLV full-time in January and will be a true freshman in the fall. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Red Mountain HS in Mesa, AZ, where he played for only his senior season ... A 2004 PrepStar All-West Region honoree ... Led all Arizona 5A prep players in rushing in 2004 with 1,596 yards on just 180 carries for a gaudy 8.87 per-carry average and 145 YPG mark ... Also caught five balls for 76 yards for the Mountain Lions who tied for the conference title en route to a 10-2 final record under coach Jim Jones ... Rushed for more than 200 yards in four games in ‘04, including 18 times for 277 yards vs. Mesa HS ... Led East Valley League in scoring with 162 points ... Totaled 21 tackles and five interceptions as a senior DB ... A top special teams player who boasted a 22-yard punt return average and 27-yard kickoff return mark in 2004 ... A first team All-East Valley Region selection and also a first team All-Tribune selection as a return specialist ... Named second team all-state, first team all-south and all-southeastern valley as a punt UNLV: A nice-sized, explosive receiver with great hands and excellent route- returner ... Also lettered in wrestling and track. PERSONAL: Channing Joseph running skills ... Was impressive in spring drills and will compete for time as Alton Trotter was born on Dec. 24, 1986, in Phoenix ... The son of Chris and a true freshman ... Listed as the co-starter at the Y spot heading into fall ... Gwen Trotter ... Has one brother, Chris, and sister, Chevis ... Has not declared Originally a member of the 2005 recruiting class ... Grayshirted and enrolled a major. at UNLV full-time in January ... Caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from Rocky Hinds in the annual spring game ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Hart HS in Newhall, CA ... A prolific pass-catcher and runner for the powerful Hart program ... Earned 2004 PrepStar All-West Region honors ... Led the Foothills League in receiving with 93 catches and 1,268 yards with eight touchdowns ... His 93 receptions in 2004 set a program record ... Averaged 105.7 yards per game with a long of 57 ... Earned first team all-state honors as a WR under coach Mike Herrington ... Also a threat carrying the ball, with six 100- yard games as a senior ... Did not need many carries to eclipse the 100-yard mark, gaining 118 yards on eight attempts vs. Moorpark HS, 112 yards on 10 carries against St. Bonaventure, 160 yards on 13 carries against Birmingham, 136 yards on nine carries against Saugus, 152 yards on eight carries against Burbank and 112 yards on eight carries against Mission Viejo ... Played linebacker as well, finishing with 29 solo tackles and 56 assists for 85 total tackles, five sacks and three interceptions in his final season ... First team All-San Fernando Valley at linebacker ... Selected to play in the 54th UNLV: A tall lineman who the Rebels welcome back to the field after a year annual Shrine Classic all-star football game ... Also lettered in basketball. away while recovering from lower back surgery ... Will move from defense PERSONAL: Ryan D. Wolfe was born on Nov. 23, 1986 ... The son of Jeri to offensive line this fall as a senior and compete at guard. 2005: Missed and Michelle Wolfe ... Has one sister, Stephanie ... Chose the Rebels over spring practice and entire season ... Qualified for a medical hardship waiver Hawaii ... Majoring in kinesiological science. after back surgery. 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games ... Finished with 12 total tackles, including one for loss, and recovered one fumble. GROSSMONT: Lettered two seasons for powerhouse JC program located in El Cajon, CA ... One of six Griffins to join UNLV in a two-year span

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UNLV: A quick, glue-like defender, who becomes eligible to play this season after transferring to UNLV from USC ... A former starter for 2004 National Champion USC ... Ranked the No. 8 transfer in the nation for 2006 by College Football News ... Named preseason second team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s and Athlon ... Touted as the MWC Newcomer of the Year by both Lindy’s and Blue Ribbon ... A member of the 2006 Rebel Leadership Committee. 2005: Sat out while practicing with the Rebels per NCAA transfer guidelines. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Spent two seasons at the Pac-10 powerhouse ... As just a redshirt freshman in 2004, emerged as a starting cornerback for Trojans’ last four games after serving as an often-used backup earlier in season ... While appearing in all 13 games, had 33 tackles, including two sacks for 13 yards, plus six deflections, a fumble recovery and two interceptions, which he returned for 22 yards (11.0 avg.) ... Made 2004 The Sporting News UNLV: A solid blocker who will once again share time at U-back with Kamu Freshman All-Pac-10 first team ... Had five tackles against California (and a Kapanui ... Earned a spot on the 2005 Academic All-MWC Team ... An older fumble recovery on a punt that set up a field goal) and UCLA, four stops sophomore who served his two-year church mission in South Africa before against Arizona, Notre Dame (with two deflections) and Oklahoma, and three attending college. 2005: Earned his first letter as a Rebel as a true freshman tackles versus Arizona State ... His interceptions came against Colorado State ... Played in 10 games as a blocking back and special teams performer. and then Oklahoma in the BCS Championship Game ... Wright redshirted HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Palo Verde HS in Las Vegas ... Lettered the 2003 season as a freshman cornerback in his first year at USC. HIGH three seasons as a FB, LB and PK for coach Darwin Rost ... Named first team SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Arch Bishop Riordan HS in San Francisco ... A all-region and all-state as a senior for the Panthers ... Also wrestled and 2002 Super Prep All-American, Super Prep All-Farwest, PrepStar All-West, lettered in track and field. PERSONAL: Ryan Watters Worthen was born on Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, All-Northern California Co-MVP and Oct. 18, 1983, in Las Vegas ... The son of Ron and Sherri Worthen ... Married San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro first team honoree as a senior running his wife, Brittany Worthen, on March 19, 2005 ... Has four brothers and back and defensive back for the Crusaders ... Rushed for 1,166 yards and 17 sisters, including a brother, Rusty, who was an all-conference LB at Moorpark TDs and caught 18 passes for 268 yards (14.9 avg.) with four TDs on offense JC and joined the Rebels in the spring ... Plans to major in business. in 2002, and made 80 tackles (31 solo), four forced fumbles, two interceptions and 10 deflections on defense. PERSONAL: Eric Andrew Wright was born on July 24, 1985, in San Francisco ... The son of Mia Williams and Talim Wright ... Majoring in university studies.

WRIGHT’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR GP-GS UT AT TOT SCK INT PBU FR 2005 0-0 SAT OUT PER NCAA TRANSFER RULES 2004* 13-4 27 6 33 2-13 2-22 4 1 TOTAL 13-4 27 6 33 2-13 2-22 4 1 *At USC

79 ✯ NEWCOMER PROFILES ✯ JOHAN ASIATA 2006 REBEL SIGNING CLASS Offensive Lineman • 6-5 • 340 • JR-TR Kalihi, HI • Youth Challenge Academy/Yuba College UNLV’s second football recruiting class under head coach Mike Sanford was A huge offensive lineman who is expected to play immediately this fall at announced on the initial day of the national signing period with 25 student- guard ... Has played football for just two years ... A two-time letterwinner at athletes making up the list. The group consisted of student-athletes whose Yuba College in Marysville, CA, under coach Ted Hoal ... Helped the 49ers hometowns were spread among 10 states and one U.S. territory across six win conference titles in 2004 and again in 2005 ... Played in the 2005 Graffiti time zones: eight from California, four from Hawaii, three from Florida, two apiece from American Samoa and Texas, and one each from Nevada, Arizona, Bowl ... One of eight offensive linemen signed by UNLV in 2006 ... Earned Washington, Utah, Oklahoma and South Carolina. After the 2005 class was all-conference honors as a freshman and sophomore ... Did not play football exclusively from the mainland, this year’s haul had a heavy island presence. in high school ... Chose UNLV over Oregon State and Hawaii ... Born in “We’ve certainly gone a lot of different places to collect talent,” Sanford said. Christ Church, New Zealand. “UNLV is going to continue its commitment to recruit Nevada and California first, but then we are going to get players from places like Hawaii and Arizona and Florida, and now Texas with the addition of TCU to the Mountain West.” The recruits list featured 18 true freshmen and seven junior-college players. TONY CADE Three of the JC players signed during December’s early period and enrolled at UNLV in time for spring practice. “We have a good mixture of people that are Defensive Back • 6-2 • 210 • JR-TR going to help us immediately and building blocks that we will develop for the Lewisville, TX • Lewisville HS/Oklahoma/San Francisco City College future,” said Sanford. “To build a football program, you work from within and A big, physical safety who will compete for a starting position at safety this then bring in new blood from the outside and this class brings us a lot of new blood that will help for us for years to come.” While split relatively evenly fall ... A junior-college transfer who was one of the elite players in the nation between defense (14 players) and offense (11) this year’s class tilts heavily coming out of high school ... Signed with Oklahoma and spent two years in toward linemen on both sides of the ball. In fact, the total of eight offensive Norman, redshirting 2003 and then playing in all 11 games for the Sooners linemen may be the most in school history. The breakdown was as follows: 8 as a freshman in 2004 ... Posted five tackles and one forced fumble while OL, 6 DL, 4 DB, 3 LB, 2 WR, 1 RB and one player listed as a DL/LB. “It’s a mainly playing special teams ... Left OU and played one season at SFCC in clichÈ but football games are won along the offensive and defensive lines so 2005 ... After senior 2002 prep season, he was ranked the No. 48 player in we were committed to getting that need met this year and I think we did a great the nation, the No. 6 player in the Texas and the No. 1 defensive back in job. Most importantly, we went out and recruited guys who love to play football Texas by Rivals.com ... Tabbed the No. 4 safety in the nation by The Sporting — high character people who know how to win. There are a lot of guys from News ... Southwest Defensive Player of the Year by SuperPrep ... A two-time teams that played for championships and that was important to us.” all-stater ... Also played on special teams and saw action as a wide receiver ... Totaled 54 tackles, two interceptions, eight PBU and forced four fumbles 2005 MID-YEAR SIGNEES* as a senior despite missing three games because of injury. NAME POS HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL Adrian Bradley LB 5-11 225 JR-TR Tulsa, OK N.E. Oklahoma A&M Jeremy Geathers DL 6-2 250 SO-TR Andrews, SC Butler County CC Bradley Niles LB 6-0 250 JR-TR San Jose, CA Gavilan College RAMSEY FEAGAI Malo Taumua DL 6-2 285 FR-HS Aiea, HI Aiea HS Offensive Lineman • 6-2 • 340 • FR-HS *Enrolled at UNLV January 2006 Honolulu, HI • Radford HS A big, physical lineman who earned PrepStar All-West Region honors in 2005 ... Lettered three years for the Radford Rams under coach Fred Salanoa 2006 SPRING SIGNEES ... Benched pressed 225 pounds 25 times with a max of 405 pounds ... NAME POS HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL Helped team to a 9-3 record, the White Conference Championship and a Johan Asiata OL 6-5 340 JR-TR Kalihi, HI Yuba College runner-up finish in the Hawaii Division 2 State Championship ... Was a second Tony Cade DB 6-2 210 JR-TR Lewisville, TX CC of San Francisco team all-state and first team all-conference selection as a senior ... Named Ramsey Feagai OL 6-2 340 FR-HS Honolulu, HI Radford HS Cedrick Fisher DT 6-3 320 JR-TR Quincy, FL Santa Monica College first team all-conference and honorable mention all-state as a junior ... Chose Starr Fuimaono# DB 5-11 210 FR-HS Chula Vista, CA Bonita Vista HS the Rebels over Hawaii. John Gianninoto# OL 6-3 265 FR-HS Tucson, AZ Catalina Foothills HS Joe Hawley OL 6-3 270 FR-HS Yorba Linda, CA Esperanza HS Tim High DL 6-2 300 FR-HS Harbor City, CA Narbonne HS Antoine Howard# OL 6-3 240 FR-HS Oakland, CA McClymonds HS CEDRICK FISHER Aaitui Isaako DE 6-2 240 FR-HS Pago Pago, A. Samoa Faga’itua HS Michael Johnson DB 5-11 200 FR-HS Garland, TX South Garland HS Defensive Tackle • 6-3 • 320 • JR-TR Philip Julien DL 6-3 215 FR-HS Immokalee, FL Immokalee HS Quincy, FL • Shanks HS/Santa Monica College/Dixie State Evan Marchal OL 6-6 285 FR-HS Petaluma, CA Casa Grande HS A highly recruited big man who originally signed a year ago but spent 2005 Daniel Mareko# DL/LB 6-2 210 FR-HS Pago Pago, A. Samoa Faga’itua HS at Dixie State College ... Named First Team All-Western State Football League Ronnie Paulo# LB 6-1 225 FR-HS Las Vegas, NV Western HS for the Rebels to the north ... In only eight games, totaled 41 tackles, three Tolu Pili# OL 6-0 315 FR-HS Orem, UT Timpanogos HS Quinton Pointer# DB 5-9 180 FR-HS Cape Coral, FL Mariner HS sacks and a forced fumble ...... Will compete for playing time immediately at Rocki Sandusky# WR 6-1 165 FR-HS Ferndale, WA Ferndale HS the tackle spot .. Sat out 2004 season with a foot injury ... A first team All- Aaron Straiten WR 6-3 205 JR-TR San Francisco, CA CC of San Francisco Western States Conference selection after his freshman season in 2003 ... Malosi Te’o+ RB 5-10 195 FR-HS Kahuku, HI Kahuku HS That year he totaled 65 tackles and eight sacks while helping Santa Monica Thomas Wren# OL 6-5 250 FR-HS Yorba Linda, CA Esperanza HS College to a southern division championship and a berth in the U.S. Bank Beach Bowl ... Older brother Travis Fisher played at Central Florida and is #Expected to Grayshirt and enroll full-time in January 2007 currently a starting DB for the NFL’s St. Louis Rams ... Was also recruited by +Will take church mission Illinois, Arkansas and UCF out of junior college.

80 ✯ NEWCOMER PROFILES ✯ STARR FUIMAONO ANTOINE HOWARD Defensive Back • 5-11 • 210 • FR-HS Offensive Lineman • 6-3 • 240 • R-HS Chula Vista, CA • Bonita Vista HS Oakland, CA • McClymonds HS A quick defensive back with good size ... Expected to grayshirt and enroll A strong, sturdy offensive lineman ... Expected to grayshirt and enroll full- full-time in Jan. 2007 ... A three-year letterwinner for the Barons under coach time in Jan. 2007 ... One of the top lineman in the Bay Area ... A three-year Carl Parrick ... Helped the Barons to three-consecutive Mesa League letterwinner for the Warriors under head coach Alonzo Carter ... Helped his Championships ... Was an all-conference and all-league selection as a squad to an 11-1 record, the Oakland Athletic League title and the Silver defensive back ... Also played running back, carrying the ball 144 times for Bowl Championship as a senior ... Led the offensive line in pancake blocks 1,085 yards and 18 touchdowns ... Dangerous as a kick returner as well, in 2005 ... Had a stellar senior year as he was named first team all-OAL, all- bringing back six punts for scores in the past two years ... Also earned one East Bay, all-NorCal and all-metro ... Registered close to 75 tackles and four letter in track ... Chose UNLV over BYU and Washington ... Brother Howie is sacks while playing along the defensive line ... Lettered once in basketball currently a starting defensive lineman for UNLV. and twice in track in the shot put and discus ... Picked UNLV over Utah and San Jose State. JOHN GIANNINOTO Offensive Lineman • 6-3 • 265 • FR-HS AAITUI ISAAKO Tucson, AZ • Catalina Foothills HS Defensive End • 6-2 • 240 • FR-HS One of seven freshmen offensive linemen in this year’s spring class ... Pago Pago, American Samoa • Faga’itua HS Expected to grayshirt and enroll full-time in Jan. 2007 ... Last name is A defensive player with a bright future as he continues to learn the game ... pronounced GEE-ah-NOT-oh ... The only player from Arizona to join the Rebels One of two American Samoa recruits in this year’s class, joining teammate this season ... A graduate of Catalina Foothills HS ... Lettered two seasons Daniel Mareko... Played one year for the Vikings under coach Suaese Taase for the Falcons ... Started both sides of the line as both a junior and senior ...... Vikings won the island championship in 2005. Named all-region and second team all-state for coach Mark Bruenkan. MICHAEL JOHNSON JOE HAWLEY Defensive Back • 5-11 • 200 • FR-HS Offensive Lineman • 6-3 • 270 • FR-HS Garland, TX • South Garland HS Yorba Linda, CA • Esperanza HS A talented defender who played linebacker in high school but will move to The most-decorated lineman in the class ... Earned 2005 PrepStar All-West safety with the Rebels ... The only player from this year’s class to hail from Region honors ... Ranked as the 99th best player in the state of California by the Lone Star State ... Lettered twice for the South Garland HS Colonels Rivals ... Also recruited by Wisconsin and Arizona ... Will graduate this under coach Mickey Moss ... Part of a prep squad that won back-to-back semester from Esperanza HS in Anaheim, CA ... A three-year letterwinner District 11-5A championships in 2004 and 2005 ... Made 100 tackles, for the powerful Aztec program ... Teammate Thomas Wren also signed with including five for loss and three sacks as a senior ... Earned first team all- Rebels ... Helped coach Bill Pendleton’s squad to the state finals and an 11- district honors as a linebacker in 2005 ... Also saw time as a wide receiver 3 final record in 2005 ... Played both sides of the line as a senior ... Credited his junior year ... A three-year letterwinner in track in the 100 and 200 meters with 48 pancake blocks on offense and seven TFL and 3 sacks on defense ... as well as the 4x100 relay ... Picked UNLV over Illinois and others. Named Sunset League Offensive Lineman of the Year last fall ... A first-team all-stater who was an LA Times All-Star. PHILIP JULIEN TIM HIGH Defensive Lineman • 6-3 • 215 • FR-HS Immokalee, FL • Immokalee HS Defensive Lineman • 6-2 • 300 • FR-HS One of six Floridians signed by UNLV in the past two years ... Played high Harbor City, CA • Narbonne HS school football with 2005 Rebel freshmen Rodelin Anthony, Wiselet Rouzard A versatile lineman with great size ... Played on both sides of the ball for and Renan Saint Preux ... Played for coach John Weber ... Recorded 48 solo coach Manuel Douglas at Narbonne HS but is projected as a defender at tackles, 19 assists and 67 total take downs in nine games as a senior ... UNLV ... Made 64 tackles, 13 for loss and had a pair of quarterback sacks as Registered four quarterback sacks ... Indians finished 10-2 in 2005 and lost a senior en route to being named first team All-Marine League and first team in the second round of the state 2A playoffs ... A member of the 2004 Indians all-city ... Was a punishing blocker as an offensive lineman ... Made 43 squad that won the 2A Florida State Championship as Immokalee downed pancake blocks on the Gaucho offensive line. Madison County 17-15.

81 ✯ NEWCOMER PROFILES ✯ EVAN MARCHAL ROCKI SANDUSKY Offensive Lineman • 6-6 • 285 • FR-HS Wide Receiver • 6-1 • 165 • FR-HS Petaluma, CA • Casa Grande HS Ferndale, WA • Ferndale HS A tall blocker who chose UNLV over Northwestern ... Played just one season A receiving prospect who is one of the first family legacy players to join the at Casa Grande HS in Petaluma, CA ... A member of the San Francisco relatively young UNLV football program ... Expected to grayshirt and enroll Chronicle All-Metro Team ... Earned first team All-Redwood Empire and All- full-time in Jan. 2007 ... The son of 1981 Associated Press 2nd Team All- Sonoma County honors playing for coach Rick O’Brien’s Gaucho squad ... American Jim Sandusky, who remains the only Rebel receiver to earn All- Moved out West after lettering three years at Westfield HS ouside of American honors ... The only player in this year’s group from the state of Indianapolis, IN ... Earned HM all-conference for the Shamrocks before the Washington ... Will graduate this semester from Ferndale HS ... Earned two transfer. letters as a two-way player (WR/DB) for the Golden Eagles ... Helped coach Jamie Plenkovich’s squad win the 2005 state 3A championship and a perfect 15-0 record ... Caught 29 passes for more than 800 yards and 17 touchdowns in a wing-T offense...Averaged 27.6 yards per catch...Tied a 3A state title DANIEL MAREKO game record with two TD receptions against Prosser in 47-12 victory ... A Defensive Lineman/Linebacker • 6-2 • 210 • FR-HS unanimous first team All-Northwest League pick and second team all-state Pago Pago, American Samoa • Faga’itua HS selection by WashingtonPreps.com. A versatile defensive player who could play either defensive line or linebacker ... Expected to grayshirt and enroll full-time in Jan. 2007 ... One of two American Samoa recruits in this year’s class, joining teammate Aaitui Isaako AARON STRAITEN ... Lettered twice for the Vikings under coach Suaese Taase ... Vikings won two island championships ... Named the team MVP. Wide Receiver • 6-3 • 205 • JR-TR San Francisco, CA • Antioch HS/Snow JC/San Francisco CC A big and super fast target who is expected to challenge for a starting receiving spot immediately ... Will also compete for attempts as a kickoff returner ... RONNIE PAULO The most heralded and highly recruited member of UNLV’s 2006 class ... Linebacker • 6-1 • 220 • FR-HS Chose UNLV over Oregon State, Texas A&M and Arizona ... Also recruited by Oregon, North Carolina and Washington ... A four-star athlete according to Las Vegas, NV • Western HS Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Ranked as the No. 28 junior college player in One of two Las Vegans in this year’s class and the only Silver State defender the nation by Rivals ... Played 2005 at City College of San Francisco where in the group ... Expected to grayshirt and enroll full-time in Jan. 2007 ... he was teammates with fellow signee Tony Cade ... A big-play gamebreaker, Chose UNLV over Nebraska and Utah State among others ... A true linebacker he caught three TDs on catches of 25, 74 and 32 yards in CCSF’s victory who was a dominating player at Western HS ... The Sunset Division Defensive over Reedley in the Northern California JC championship game ... Attended MVP in 2005 helped coach Bryan Murray’s squad to a conference runner-up Snow Junior College in 2004 ... Originally signed with Utah coming out of finish as a senior ... Posted 150 tackles (108 solo), one interception, one high school where he was recruited by Mike Sanford. sack and three forced fumbles last fall for the Warriors. TOLU PILI MALOSI TE’O Running Back • 5-10 • 200 • FR-HS Offensive Lineman • 6-0 • 315 • FR-HS Honolulu, HI • Kahuku HS Orem, UT • Timpanogos HS The only running back in this year’s class is one of four Hawaiians to join Already a good-sized, strong offensive blocker ... Expected to grayshirt and UNLV ... Expected to serve a church mission before joining the Rebels ... A enroll full-time in Jan. 2007 ... One of eight offensive linemen signed in 2006 first team all-state selection by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser ... Rushed Kahuku ... Was a four-year letterwinner under coach Frank Erammall ... As a defensive HS to the state championship with 262 yards on 30 carries against Punahou lineman he registered eight sacks and 42 total tackles for the Timberwolves in the title game on Dec. 3 ... Finished fourth in the state in rushing with in 2005 ... Earned second team all-state and first team all region honors his 1,209 yards as a senior but 1,007 of those yards came in his last five games, senior year ... Was named to the preseason Elite 11 Team ... Comes from an when Kahuku started the OIA playoffs ... Ran 15 times for 248 yards to lead athletic family as his brother Thor signed with Oregon out of high school Red Raiders to OAI Red championship ... Played two seasons at the Hawaii and his uncle Ifo Pili played at BYU from 1998, 2001-03 ... Picked the Rebels powerhouse program under coach Sivak Livai after earlier attending American over Utah. Fork HS in Utah. QUINTON POINTER THOMAS WREN Running Back/Defensive Back • 5-10 • 180 • FR-HS Offensive Lineman • 6-5 • 250 • FR-HS Cape Coral, FL • Mariner HS Yorba Linda, CA • Esperanza HS One of six players from the Sunshine State signed by the Rebels in the past One of eight offensive linemen to sign with UNLV this year ... Expected to two years ... Expected to grayshirt and enroll full-time in Jan. 2007 ... A very grayshirt and enroll full-time in Jan. 2007 ... Joins his prep linemate Joe quick defensive back who also played running back in high school ... A two- Hawley in coming in from Esperanza HS in Anaheim, CA ... Earned all-league year letterwinner for Mariner HS under coach Robert Butz ... Made 68 tackles, honors as a senior ... A three-year letterwinner who lined up at TE and DE two sacks and picked off one pass as a senior ... Also rushed for 836 yards earlier in his prep career and also served as long-snapper for the Aztecs ... and seven touchdowns ... Earned all-area and all-conference honors as a Helped coach Bill Pendleton’s squad to the state finals and an 11-3 final defensive back in 2005 as well as PrepStar All-Southeast Region honors. record in 2005.

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